In determining the reasonable probability of success on parole, the board shall consider the following criteria:

1. (a) The inmate's personality, maturity, sense of responsibility, and any developments in personality which might promote or hinder the conformity to the law;

2. (b) The appropriateness and adequacy of his parole plan, as determined by the supervising officer during the investigation requested by the board prior to release, including:

   1. (1) The inmate's employment plan, employment history, occupational skills, and past employment stability;
   2. (2) The type of residence, neighborhood, and community in which the inmate intends to live and work; and
   3. (3) The availability of mental health or other rehabilitative services ordered by the board as conditions of parole;
3. (c) The inmate's history of use of illegal drugs, and habitual and/or excessive use of alcohol;
4. (d) The inmate's criminal record, including the nature and circumstances of criminal activity, and the recency and frequency of previous offenses;
5. (e) The seriousness of the confining offense or other committed offenses, including the degree of violence or lack of concern for victims involved;
6. (f) The degree of remorse or empathy for victims and the attitude of the inmate toward his prior criminal conduct;
7. (g) The inmate's history of conduct during previous paroles, probation, or other community supervision;

8. (h) The inmate's conduct within the institution, including, but not limited to:

   1. (1) The disciplinary record during incarceration;
   2. (2) Evidence of self-improvement through the various institutional programs and, specifically programs which addressed problems or issues that contributed to the inmate’s prior criminal activity;
9. (i) Evaluations and recommendations received by the board from the department of corrections, courts, and relevant social service, mental health, and criminal justice agencies; and
10. (j) The inmate's attitude and conduct during the parole hearing.

Source. #7149, eff 12-7-99, EXPIRED: 12-7-07 New. #9070, INTERIM, eff 1-11-08, EXPIRED: 7-9-08 New. #9255, eff 9-6-08, EXPIRED: 9-6-16 New. #12158, eff 4-7-17