He informs A. that he will be invited to appear before the board again in a few months. A. and his lawyer leave the hall disappointed. Most of the prisoners come before the board without a lawyer to represent them. They enter the hall when their name is called. Judge Sharon skims through the first page and then addresses the prisoner.
Some discussions last no more than a few minutes, while others can go on for much longer.
R., convicted of a sexual offense and sentenced to one year, comes before the board accompanied by a young female lawyer. The judge studies the report. There is information here that I cannot elaborate upon. There is a major obstacle before us. He has been a model prisoner.