Department of Public Safety: Hawaiʻi Paroling Authority
ABOUT HAWAIʻI PAROLING AUTHORITY
If a defendant convicted of a felony crime is not sentenced to a term of probation, the Hawaiʻi Paroling Authority will conduct a hearing within six months of the sentencing date to determine the minimum number of years the defendant will have to serve in prison before being eligible to be released on parole status.
The prosecuting attorney has the right to appear at the hearing to present written and oral arguments regarding the seriousness of the offense(s), impact on the victims, and the defendant’s dangerousness to the community.
The minimum term hearing is also open for victims or surviving immediate family members to attend. A victim / witness counselor will be available to accompany family members to the hearing.
To assist victims/survivors with parole related concerns and questions Hawaiʻi Crime Victim Compensation Commission and the Hawaiʻi Paroling Authority partnered to create the Post-Conviction Victim Advocacy Program
Post-Conviction Victim Advocacy Program
After an offender is sentenced to prison, they may be eligible for parole. Parole is granted and controlled by the Hawaiʻi Paroling Authority and lets the person who caused the harm to serve a part of their sentence in the community. If you or someone you know is worried about the person who caused them harm receiving parole, the Post-Conviction Victim Advocacy Program (PCVAP) can help. The PCVAP can help you understand your rights during the parole process, sign up for automated victim notifications and follow up, help with collecting restitution, plan your safety and give information and referrals to community services.
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