Parole Commission

Real-Time Parole Commission Monitoring for Legal & Policy Professionals

Part of: Justice Department

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The United States Parole Commission (USPC) plays a critical role in the federal justice system, making pivotal parole releases decisions, setting conditions for release, and ensuring compliance amongst released individuals. The work USPC does is crucial for maintaining public safety and implementing consistent national parole policies.

Why Monitor the United States Parole Commission?

Professionals in legal, government, and compliance sectors need to stay updated on policies and regulations issued by the USPC.

  • Legal Advisors: Ensuring client compliance with parole conditions and avoiding potential legal ramifications.
  • Policy Analysts: Understanding new regulatory impacts and drafting informed policy recommendations.
  • Government Contractors: Aligning contractual obligations with current parole policies to meet governmental standards.
  • Risk Managers: Mitigating risks associated with sudden changes in parole conditions or warrant issuance.

Monitoring these changes helps in avoiding regulatory penalties, seizing funding opportunities linked to changes in parole or mandatory supervision regulations, and simplifying the process of staying informed about the latest rule changes.

Key Responsibilities of the USPC

The USPC exercises authority over:

  • Federal offenders with offenses committed before November 1, 1987.
  • D.C. Code offenders with offenses before August 5, 2000.
  • D.C. Code offenders sentenced to supervised release.
  • Military Justice offenders in custody.
  • State probationers and parolees in the Federal Witness Protection Program.

Understanding these specifics is essential for industry professionals involved in legal proceedings or federal contract negotiations. The USPC not only supervises these groups but also dictates the terms and conditions of their parole, making it integral for related professionals to keep abreast of any developments.

Recent Trends and Regulatory Impacts

In recent years, there have been heightened visibility and changes regarding parole regulations that could impact offenders’ reintegration into society and affect public safety measures. These trends can significantly influence how legal advisors, policy analysts, and risk managers plan and execute their duties.

For instance, any shifts in USPC rules or guidelines can translate into regulatory updates affecting:

  • Justice Department Policies: Adjustments may be required across federal and state systems.
  • Public Safety Measures: Requires continual updates to manage community and state safety effectively.

Stay Ahead with FedMonitor

FedMonitor is your go-to solution for real-time updates on Parole Commission rulings and guidelines. By integrating AI-powered monitoring tools, we provide:

  • Contextual Relevance: Receive updates that are filtered for your specific industry needs, ensuring you only see what matters.
  • Immediate Access: Notifications directly through Slack, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, as well as traditional methods like email or SMS.

Stay informed and proactive by signing up today and access the benefits of our comprehensive monitoring service tailored for busy professionals. Simplify your update tracking and focus on making impactful decisions with confidence and precision.

Agency Details

  • Status: Active

    The U.S. Parole Commission is currently operational as it continues to make parole release decisions and oversee parole compliance for federal and certain D.C. Code offenders. Its ongoing responsibilities, including the monitoring of offenders and issuing warrants for violations, indicate that it remains an active component of the Justice Department.

  • Acronym: USPC

Latest Documents

Title Type Published
The U.S. Parole Commission is adopting a final rule to remove and reserve a procedural rule which concerns prisoners serving any combination of U.S. and D.C. Code sentences that have been aggregated by the U.S. Bureau of Prisons ("mixed code" offende...
Rule May 21, 2025
Notice Nov 12, 2024
Notice Jun 10, 2024
Notice Dec 12, 2023
Notice Sep 05, 2023
Notice May 26, 2023
The U.S. Parole Commission is modifying a rule that permits it to reopen a case and rescind a parole date when the prisoner has committed a violation of institutional rules. This modification will permit findings by a Residential Reentry Center's Dis...
Rule Nov 04, 2022
Notice Sep 27, 2022
Notice Apr 06, 2022
The United States Parole Commission is revising its regulations to eliminate a policy of imposing the maximum permissible term of supervised release as a consequence of the revocation of an earlier supervised release term for offenders sentenced unde...
Rule Dec 20, 2021
Notice Oct 12, 2021
The United States Parole Commission is amending its rules concerning cases designated as "Original Jurisdiction" to eliminate the designation, voting, appeal, and early termination of parole procedures. After these amendments, cases currently designa...
Rule Oct 12, 2021
The United States Parole Commission is revising its regulation to reopen and advance a parole date to explicitly reference medical and compassionate reasons as bases for reopening.
Rule Sep 16, 2021
The United States Parole Commission is revising its regulations to permit findings by a Residential Reentry Center's Disciplinary Committee to be used as conclusive evidence of prisoner misconduct while in a Residential Reentry Center.
Rule Sep 15, 2021
The United States Parole Commission is adopting a final rule to conform with the District of Columbia Council's amendment to medical and geriatric parole law which removed an exception that excluded prisoners convicted of certain violent offenses fro...
Rule Sep 15, 2021
The United States Parole Commission is revising its regulations to permit a single commissioner to reopen a DC Code case and retard the parole effective date for up to 120 days when the U.S. Parole Commission receives information that the prisoner ha...
Rule Aug 17, 2021
The United States Parole Commission is revising its regulations to eliminate a policy of imposing the maximum permissible term of supervised release as a consequence of the revocation of an earlier supervised release term for offenders sentenced unde...
Rule Aug 17, 2021
Notice Jul 22, 2021
Notice Jul 08, 2021
Notice Jul 06, 2021

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