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NE Code § 83-187 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 83 - State Institutions|83-187 - Release of person committed; procedures.

83-187.  Release of person committed; procedures.(1) When a person committed to the department is released from a facility on parole, on post-release supervision, or upon final discharge, the person shall be returned any personal possessions taken upon confinement, and the chief executive officer of the facility shall furnish the person with a written notice as required in section 83-1,118, clothing appropriate for the season of the year, a transportation ticket to the place where he or she will reside, if within the continental limits of the United States or if not, the state may purchase transportation to the nearest United States border en route to such residence, and such sum of money as may be prescribed by the regulations of the department to enable the person to meet his or her immediate needs. If at the time of release the person is too ill or feeble or otherwise unable to use public means of transportation, the chief executive officer may make special arrangements for transportation to the place where the person will reside.(2) At the time of release, the person shall also be paid his or her earnings and any accrued interest thereon set aside in the wage fund. Such earnings and interest shall be paid either in a lump sum or otherwise as determined by the chief executive officer to be in the best interest of the person. No less than one-third of such fund shall be paid upon release, and the entire fund shall be paid within six months of the person's release.(3) The department shall send a copy of the release or discharge to the court which committed the person and also to the sheriff of the county in which the court is located and, when such county contains a city of the metropolitan class, to the police department of such city.Source   Laws 1969, c. 817, § 18, p. 3083;   Laws 1971, LB 48, § 1;   Laws 1972, LB 1499, § 2;  Laws 2002, LB 1054, § 27;  Laws 2016, LB1094, § 34.
NE Code § 83-187.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 83 - State Institutions|83-187.01 - Legislative intent.

83-187.01.  Legislative intent.The Legislature affirms the importance of parole as a program for the supervised release of inmates making the transition from confinement to responsible citizenship. Therefor the Legislature intends that committed offenders who are eligible for parole have the opportunity to complete the final stages of their sentences on parole.Source Laws 2003, LB 46, § 18.
NE Code § 83-188 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 83 - State Institutions|83-188 - Board of Parole; created; act, how construed; employees.

83-188.  Board of Parole; created; act, how construed; employees.(1) There is hereby created the Board of Parole. For administrative purposes only, the board shall be within the Board of Pardons. Nothing in the Nebraska Treatment and Corrections Act shall be construed to give the director or the Board of Pardons any authority, power, or responsibility over the Board of Parole, its employees, or the exercise of its functions under the provisions of the act. The employees of the Board of Parole shall be covered by the State Personnel System.(2) Employees of the Board of Parole shall consist of the following:(a) The administrative staff necessary to assist the board with parole reviews, revocations, and hearings;(b) At least one legal counsel;(c) At least one fiscal analyst, policy analyst, or data analyst; and(d) At least one staff member to assist with the daily supervision and training of employees of the board.Source   Laws 1969, c. 817, § 19, p. 3084;   Laws 1972, LB 1499, § 3;   Laws 1973, LB 563, § 44;   Laws 1992, Third Spec. Sess., LB 13, § 1;   Laws 1994, LB 677, § 2;  Laws 2015, LB598, § 27.  Cross References  State Personnel System, see sections 81-1301 to 81-1316.
NE Code § 83-189 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 83 - State Institutions|83-189 - Board of Parole; members; appointment; qualifications; chairperson; duties.

83-189.  Board of Parole; members; appointment; qualifications; chairperson; duties.The Board of Parole shall consist of five full-time members to be appointed by the Governor. The members of the board shall be of good character and judicious temperament. The members of the board shall have all the powers and duties of board members commencing on the date of appointment. The appointments shall be subject to confirmation by the Legislature at its next regular session following the appointments. At least one member of the board shall be of an ethnic minority group, at least one member shall be female, and at least one member shall have a professional background in corrections.One of the five members of the board shall be designated as chairperson by the Governor. In addition to the chairperson's duties as a member of the board as prescribed in subsection (1) of section 83-192, he or she shall supervise the administration and operation of the board and shall carry out the duties prescribed in subsection (2) of such section.Source   Laws 1969, c. 817, § 20, p. 3084;   Laws 1973, LB 524, § 1;   Laws 1987, LB 603, § 1;   Laws 1994, LB 677, § 3.
NE Code § 83-190 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 83 - State Institutions|83-190 - Board of Parole; members; terms; removal; procedure.

83-190.  Board of Parole; members; terms; removal; procedure.The members of the Board of Parole shall have terms of office of six years and until their successors are appointed. The successors shall be appointed in the same manner as provided for the members first appointed, and a vacancy occurring before expiration of a term of office shall be similarly filled for the unexpired term. A member of the board may be reappointed. The members of the board may be removed only for disability, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office by the Board of Pardons after a hearing. The Board of Pardons shall promptly file in the office of the Secretary of State a complete statement of the charges, its findings and disposition, and a complete record of the proceedings.Source   Laws 1969, c. 817, § 21, p. 3084;   Laws 1973, LB 524, § 2;   Laws 1987, LB 603, § 2;   Laws 1994, LB 677, § 4.
NE Code § 83-191 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 83 - State Institutions|83-191 - Board of Parole; members; restriction on activities; salary.

83-191.  Board of Parole; members; restriction on activities; salary.The members of the Board of Parole shall devote full time to their duties with such board and shall not engage in any other business or profession or hold any other public office. No member shall, at the time of his or her appointment or during his or her tenure, serve as the representative of any political party or of any executive committee or governing body thereof or as an executive officer or employee of any political party, organization, association, or committee. A member shall resign from the board upon filing as a candidate for any elective public office. Each member of the board shall receive an annual salary to be fixed by the Governor. Such salaries shall be paid in equal monthly portions.Source   Laws 1969, c. 817, § 22, p. 3085;   Laws 1973, LB 524, § 3;   Laws 1987, LB 603, § 3;   Laws 1992, Third Spec. Sess., LB 13, § 2;   Laws 1994, LB 677, § 5;  Laws 2018, LB841, § 21.
NE Code § 83-192.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 83 - State Institutions|83-192.01 - Board of Parole Grant Awards Cash Fund; created; use; investment.

83-192.01.  Board of Parole Grant Awards Cash Fund; created; use; investment.The Board of Parole Grant Awards Cash Fund is created. All funds received by virtue of public grants awarded to the Board of Parole shall be remitted to the State Treasurer for credit to the fund. The fund shall be utilized by the board for the purposes stated in the individual grant applications and awards. Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source Laws 2018, LB841, § 23. Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 83-193 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 83 - State Institutions|83-193 - Board of Parole; no jurisdiction over person neglected, dependent, delinquent, or in need of special supervision.

83-193.  Board of Parole; no jurisdiction over person neglected, dependent, delinquent, or in need of special supervision.The Board of Parole shall not have jurisdiction over persons who are committed to the Department of Correctional Services after being found neglected, dependent, delinquent or in need of special supervision in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 43, article 2.Source  Laws 1969, c. 817, § 24, p. 3086.
NE Code § 83-194 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 83 - State Institutions|83-194 - Board of Parole; advise Board of Pardons upon request.

83-194.  Board of Parole; advise Board of Pardons upon request.The Board of Parole shall, when requested by the Board of Pardons, advise it concerning applications requesting the exercise of pardon authority and shall make such investigation and collect such records as may bear on such applications.Source  Laws 1969, c. 817, § 25, p. 3086.
NE Code § 83-195 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 83 - State Institutions|83-195 - Board of Parole; issue process; service; compel attendance of witnesses; fees.

83-195.  Board of Parole; issue process; service; compel attendance of witnesses; fees.In the performance of its duties, the Board of Parole, or any member thereof, shall have the power to issue subpoenas, to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, and other documents pertinent to the subject of an inquiry, and to administer oaths and take the testimony of persons under oath. Subpoenas so issued may be served by any sheriff, constable, police officer, parole officer, or peace officer in the same manner as similar process in the district court. Any person who knowingly testifies falsely, submits any false affidavit or deposition, fails to appear when subpoenaed, or fails or refuses to produce such material pursuant to the subpoena shall be subject to the same orders and penalties to which a person before the district court is subject. Any district court of this state, upon application by the board, may compel the attendance of such witnesses, the production of such material, and the giving of testimony before the board by an attachment for contempt or otherwise in the same manner as production of evidence may be compelled before such court. Every person shall attend as a witness when subpoenaed anywhere within the state and shall be entitled to the same fees, if requested, as a witness in the district court and mileage as provided in section 81-1176 for state employees. Fees, mileage, and actual expense, if any, necessarily incurred in securing the attendance of witnesses shall be paid by the board.Source   Laws 1969, c. 817, § 26, p. 3087;   Laws 1981, LB 204, § 202;   Laws 1988, LB 864, § 64.
NE Code § 83-196 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 83 - State Institutions|83-196 - Board of Parole; quorum; decisions; record.

83-196.  Board of Parole; quorum; decisions; record.Three members of the Board of Parole shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting any official business. The decisions of the Board of Parole shall be by majority vote. The board shall keep a record of its acts and shall notify the Director of Correctional Services of its decisions relating to offenders who are or have been committed.Source   Laws 1969, c. 817, § 27, p. 3087;   Laws 1987, LB 603, § 4.
NE Code § 83-197 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 83 - State Institutions|83-197 - Department of Correctional Services; records to be kept.

83-197.  Department of Correctional Services; records to be kept.The Board of Parole shall have the power to direct the Director of Correctional Services to keep records concerning committed offenders which the board deems pertinent to its functions.Source  Laws 1969, c. 817, § 28, p. 3087.
NE Code § 83-198 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 83 - State Institutions|83-198 - Prohibited acts; violation; penalty.

83-198.  Prohibited acts; violation; penalty.A person shall be guilty of a Class IV felony if he or she threatens or attempts to threaten harm to a member or an employee of the Board of Parole with the purpose to influence a decision, an opinion, a recommendation, a vote, or any other exercise of discretion as member or employee of the board or if he or she privately addresses to any member or employee of the board any representation, entreaty, argument, or other communication designed to influence the outcome of any matter which is or may come before the board on the basis of considerations other than those authorized by law.Source   Laws 1969, c. 817, § 29, p. 3087;   Laws 1977, LB 39, § 310;  Laws 2018, LB841, § 24.
NE Code § 83-199 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 83 - State Institutions|83-199 - Board of Parole; provision of law not applicable.

83-199.  Board of Parole; provision of law not applicable.The provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act shall not apply to the Board of Parole or to the exercise of its functions.Source  Laws 1969, c. 817, § 30, p. 3088. Cross References  Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.
NE Code § 83-1,100 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 83 - State Institutions|83-1,100 - Division of Parole Supervision; created; duties; parole officer compensation.

83-1,100.  Division of Parole Supervision; created; duties; parole officer compensation.(1) There is hereby created the Division of Parole Supervision within the Board of Parole. The employees of the division shall consist of the Director of Supervision and Services, the field parole service officers, and all other division staff. The division shall be responsible for the following:(a) The administration of parole services in the community;(b) The maintenance of all records and files associated with the Board of Parole;(c) The daily supervision and training of staff members of the division, including training regarding evidence-based practices in supervision pursuant to section 83-1,100.02; and(d) The assessment, evaluation, and supervision of individuals who are subject to parole supervision, including lifetime community supervision pursuant to section 83-174.03.(2) Parole officers shall be compensated with salaries substantially equal to other state employees who have similar responsibilities, including employees of the Office of Probation Administration. This subsection shall apply only to field parole service officers and support staff and shall not apply to the Director of Supervision and Services or any other management-level position.(3) This section does not prohibit the division from maintaining daily records and files associated with the Board of Pardons.Source   Laws 1969, c. 817, § 31, p. 3088;   Laws 1992, Third Spec. Sess., LB 13, § 4;   Laws 1994, LB 677, § 7;  Laws 2006, LB 1199, § 92;  Laws 2015, LB598, § 28;  Laws 2015, LB605, § 98;  Laws 2018, LB841, § 25.  Cross References  Office of Parole Administration, contained in Department of Correctional Services, Division of Community-Centered Services, see section 83-933.
NE Code § 83-1,100.02 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 83 - State Institutions|83-1,100.02 - Person on parole; levels of supervision; Division of Parole Supervision; duties.

83-1,100.02.  Person on parole; levels of supervision; Division of Parole Supervision; duties.(1) For purposes of this section:(a) Levels of supervision means the determination of the following for each person on parole:(i) Supervision contact requirements, including the frequency, location, methods, and nature of contact with the parole officer;(ii) Substance abuse testing requirements and frequency;(iii) Contact restrictions;(iv) Curfew restrictions;(v) Access to available programs and treatment, with priority given to moderate-risk and high-risk parolees; and(vi) Severity of graduated responses to violations of supervision conditions; and(b) Risk and needs assessment means an actuarial tool that has been validated in Nebraska to determine the likelihood of the parolee engaging in future criminal behavior.(2) The Division of Parole Supervision shall establish an evidence-based process that utilizes a risk and needs assessment to measure criminal risk factors and specific individual needs.(3) The risk and needs assessment shall be performed at the commencement of the parole term and every six months thereafter by division staff trained and certified in the use of the risk and needs assessment.(4) The validity of the risk and needs assessment shall be tested at least every five years.(5) Based on the results of the risk and needs assessment, the division shall target parolee criminal risk and need factors by focusing sanction, program, and treatment resources on moderate-risk and high-risk parolees.(6) The division shall provide training to its parole officers on use of a risk and needs assessment, risk-based supervision strategies, relationship skills, cognitive behavioral interventions, community-based resources, criminal risk factors, targeting criminal risk factors to reduce recidivism, and proper use of a matrix of administrative sanctions, custodial sanctions, and rewards developed pursuant to section 83-1,119. All parole officers employed on August 30, 2015, shall complete the training requirements set forth in this subsection on or before January 1, 2017. Each parole officer hired on or after August 30, 2015, shall complete the training requirements set forth in this subsection within one year after his or her hire date.(7) The division shall provide training for chief parole officers to become trainers so as to ensure long-term and self-sufficient training capacity in the state.Source  Laws 2015, LB605, § 99;  Laws 2016, LB1094, § 35;  Laws 2018, LB841, § 26.
NE Code § 83-1,100.03 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 83 - State Institutions|83-1,100.03 - Board of Parole; rules and regulations relating to sentencing and supervision; duties; report.

83-1,100.03.  Board of Parole; rules and regulations relating to sentencing and supervision; duties; report.(1) The board, in consultation with the department, shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to reduce the number of inmates under the custody of the department who serve their entire sentence in a correctional facility and are released without supervision. The rules and regulations shall establish clear guidelines and procedures to ensure that each parolee is subject to a minimum of nine months of supervision and shall place priority on providing supervision lengths that enable meaningful transition periods for all offenders. The rules and regulations shall ensure that each inmate eligible for parole is assessed for risk of reoffending using a validated risk and needs assessment provided by the department and shall incorporate into the release decision an inmate's assessed risk of reoffending, past criminal history, program completion, institutional conduct, and other individual characteristics related to the likelihood of reoffending into parole release decisions.(2) By February 1, 2016, and by February 1 of each year thereafter, the board and the department shall submit a report to the Legislature, the Supreme Court, and the Governor that describes the percentage of offenders sentenced to the custody of the department who complete their entire sentence and are released with no supervision. The report shall document characteristics of the individuals released without supervision, including the highest felony class of conviction, offense type of conviction, most recent risk assessment, status of the individualized release or reentry plan, and reasons for the release without supervision. The report also shall provide recommendations from the department and board for changes to policy and practice to meet the goal of achieving a reduction in the number of inmates under the custody of the department who serve their entire sentence in a correctional facility and are released without supervision. The report to the Legislature shall be submitted electronically.Source Laws 2015, LB605, § 100.
NE Code § 83-1,101 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 83 - State Institutions|83-1,101 - Director of Supervision and Services; appointment; qualifications.

83-1,101.  Director of Supervision and Services; appointment; qualifications.The Board of Parole shall appoint a Director of Supervision and Services who shall be a person with appropriate experience and training, including, but not limited to, familiarity with the implementation of evidence-based processes for utilizing risk and needs assessments to measure criminal risk factors and specific individual needs.Source   Laws 1969, c. 817, § 32, p. 3088;   Laws 1972, LB 1499, § 4;  Laws 2016, LB1094, § 36;  Laws 2018, LB841, § 27.  Annotations Sentencing judge's announcement he considered possible effect of statutes permitting prison authorities to ameliorate sentences did not violate constitutional due process, and sentences were not excessive. State v. Houston, 196 Neb. 724, 246 N.W.2d 63 (1976).