How can a inmate get a early parole, Theft by Conversion Conviction, Sandersville GA It's a state Case, Offense: Theft

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He is serving 20 yers for theft by conversion and wants to try to apply for parole?

And it looks like from the date(s) that he has been in about 2 years now?

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A parole-eligible inmate serving a felony sentence in the custody of the Department of Corrections is automatically considered for parole. No application is necessary.

Most parole-eligible inmates are statutorily eligible for parole after serving one-third of their prison sentence. However, few inmates are granted parole at their initial eligibility date.

A decision to grant any type of clemency requires an affirmative vote by a majority of the members of the Parole Board. Excluding life sentences, at the time of consideration, the Board will establish a Tentative Parole Month (TPM) in the future or will deny parole entirely.

Georgia inmates (who are eligible for parole) have a right to be considered for parole, but they do not have a right or "liberty interest" which requires release on parole.

In most cases, inmates are eligible for parole after serving one-third of their prison sentence, unless they have committed certain offenses that do not allow parole.

If he is at month 8 of 20 months and he may be eligible for parole. He should be past 1/3rd at this point.

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But typically an inmate doesn't file for parole, the Board automatically takes that up once he becomes eligible.

But he should be soon if not already if he has served 8 of 20 months now; the exact days would have to be counted up though.

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Correct, the best you could do is retain a criminal lawyer to try to push it. But parole is initiated by the board.

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