How Kentucky Grants or Denies Parole

When an "offender" is granted parole in Kentucky, he or she is released from the institution to serve the remainder of the sentence in the community. Under the supervision of the Department of Corrections, the parolee is required to abide by specific conditions set by the Parole Board and his or her parole officer.

What Factors Are Considered in Kentucky When Granting Or Denying Parole?

First of all, the offender must have home and job placements verified and approved before being released. Other factors under consideration are:

• Current offense - seriousness, violence, firearm
• Prior record - juvenile, misdemeanor, felony
• Institutional conduct / program involvement
• Attitude toward authority - before and during incarceration
• History of alcohol and drug involvement
• Education and job skills
• Employment history
• Emotional stability
• Mental capacities
• Terminal illness
• History of deviant behavior
• Official and community attitudes
• Input from victims and others
• Review of parole plan - housing, employment, community resources available
• Other factors relating to the inmate’s need and public safety

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