The attorney needs to know if the parolee requires an interpreter or needs medical attention. This identifying information is vital to locating prison records and criminal histories. Remember your client is serving a sentence. The amount of time remaining on parole is a factor to consider in the pending criminal case. 63 A.L.R. Fed.
Investigation is another integral part of case preparation.
The attorney handling the parole hearing must immediately coordinate with that person. Ideally, they should be the same attorney. Discovery in the parole context is governed by different rules, but it seeks the same information. This list will provide an overview of the information that should be collected from the inception of the case. Tracking the criminal case is not difficult if you identify what information you need.