1. A. Unanimous Vote

   1. 1. A unanimous vote of those present is required to grant parole.

2. B. Majority Vote

   1. 1. A majority vote is required to impose all special conditions of release.
   2. 2. A majority vote is required to revoke parole.
   3. 3. A majority vote is required to continue or recess a meeting or hearing.
   4. 4. A majority vote is required to grant an inmate’s request for a rehearing.
   5. 5. A majority vote is required for executive session.
   6. 6. A majority vote is required to recommend to the Board of Pardons as to whether an applicant is eligible for a reduction in sentence pursuant to R.S. 15:308 and Chapter 8, Ameliorative Penalty Consideration.
3. C. Once the panel votes to grant or deny parole at a particular hearing, the vote may not be rescinded at that hearing.
4. D. If a member of a panel moves that a particular condition of parole be considered and determined prior to the vote to grant or deny parole, that issue shall be determined prior to the vote on parole. Otherwise, following a vote granting parole, the panel shall consider whether to impose special conditions of release.
5. E. The ex officio member of the committee is a non-voting member.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 15:574.2 et seq., R.S. 15:535 et seq., and R.S. 15:540 et seq.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Board of Pardons, Committee on Parole, LR 39:2264 (August 2013), amended LR 41:45 (January 2015), LR 44:2142 (December 2018), LR 47:362 (March 2021), LR 47:1108 (August 2021), LR 50:1270 (September 2024).