CO HB1122

Inmates are ineligible for parole if convicted of a Class 1 Code of Penal Discipline violation within the 12 months preceding their next scheduled parole hearing or if they declined in writing to participate in recommended programs within that timeframe.

An inmate regains parole eligibility once 12 months have passed without the disqualifying condition being in effect; when multiple parole hearing schedules apply, the later hearing date is used.

The state board of parole must provide victim notification for all parole application hearings where an inmate is eligible for parole.

Parole is treated as a privilege, not a right, and inmate eligibility is tied to acceptable institutional conduct to reduce unnecessary stress on crime victims and false expectations for inmates and families.

The board may conduct parole review without an inmate present for certain cases including special needs parole, immigration detainers, or when inmates have statutory discharge dates within six months of their next scheduled hearing and no victim notification is required.