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The State Board of Pardons and Paroles is a part of the executive branch of Georgia’s government, constitutionally authorized to grant paroles, pardons, reprieves, remissions, commutations, and to restore civil and political rights.
The Parole Process in Georgia is an open public process allowing for correspondence about the case to be sent to the Board at anytime during the offender’s incarceration up to the point of a parole release.
To serve the citizens of Georgia by exercising the constitutional authority of executive clemency through informed decision-making, thereby ensuring public safety, protecting victims' rights, and providing offenders with opportunities for positive change.
When a parolee has reportedly violated a condition of his release, a Board warrant may be issued for his arrest. If the alleged violation is absconding from community supervision, or if the parolee is otherwise not available to the Board for a hearing, a temporary revocation order may be issued.
The State Board of Pardons and Paroles grants paroles, pardons, reprieves, remissions, and commutations. They are also responsible for restoring civil and political rights for released offenders.
The address of the Parole Board is: Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles. Floyd Veterans Memorial Building. 2 Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr., SE. Suite 458, Balcony Level, East Tower. Atlanta, Georgia 30334-4909. Tel: (404)656-4661. Website: www.pap.georgia.gov.
An individual granted parole is required to comply with the standard and special conditions of release while under supervision. Parole is a form of clemency granted by a majority vote of the five-member Parole Board. Inmates in Georgia have no legal right to parole.
