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Conditions of Parole

When an offender is under Parole supervision, they are expected to

From the HPA Parole Handbook

9/2020

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General Conditions:

  1. Laws and Conduct
  2. You shall comply with and not violate any county, State, or federal

ordinances, statutes, and laws.

  1. You shall not have in your possession or control any firearm. In addition,

you shall not own or possess any weapon, device, instrument, materials c

substances whether animate or inanimate which in the manner it is used or

is reasonably intended to be used is known to be capable of producing

death or bodily harm on other person.

  1. You shall not threaten to or inflict bodily harm on other persons.
  2. You shall not have in your possession or control any drug which otherwise

would be contrary to any law.

  1. You shall immediately notify your parole officer of any contacts you have

with any law enforcement office pursuant to an authorized investigation.

  1. You shall not return to or be in the immediate vicinity of any correctional

institution unless permission has first been granted by your parole officer.

  1. You shall not intentionally or knowingly be away from your reported home

between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. If it becomes necessary for

you to be away from your home during these hours, you shall seek and

receive permission from your parole officer prior to the act. Extremely

emergent situations involving personal life, health, or safety may require

your absence from your home during those hours without your receiving

prior permission and approval. In such case, you shall inform your parole

officer immediately after the act.

  1. Association

You shall not, without prior approval of your parole officer, associate or be in the

company of any person convicted of a criminal act, including anyone under the

active supervision of the Hawaii Paroling Authority.

  1. Reporting

You shall report to and maintain contact with your parole officer in the manner

your parole officer specifically prescribes.

  1. Employment
  2. You shall actively seek and retain employment. You shall immediately notify

your parole officer in the event of termination of employment and be

governed by your officer’s instructions.

  1. You shall obtain the permission of your parole officer before you accept or

change any employment.

  1. Residence

You shall always keep your parole officer informed as to your whereabouts. You (O

shall notify and obtain the permission of your parole officer before changing your

place of residence. Such notification shall include exact new address and, if

available, telephone number. Your place of residence must meet with the

approval of your parole officer.

  1. Travel

You shall not leave the State or the island in which you reportedly reside without

first obtaining permission from your parole officer.

  1. Obligations

You shall support and maintain your legal dependents

 

Special Conditions

 

The Special Condition section (Condition #8) is where the Authority can be

creative in designing guidelines that enhance the mission of the Hawaii Paroling

Authority while simultaneously ensuring public safety. There is always a level of

risk associated with parole release. To respond to individual differences in levels

of risk, the conditions of parole may need to be increased to protect society and

to assist in the successful reintegration of the offender.

Examples of Special Conditions are: Participation in an alcohol or drug program

until clinically discharged, AN/NA meetings, employment within thirty (30) days,

alcohol/drug testing, etc.