a have got a boyfriend that is in prison and its not very often that he calls to let me know whats happening in there the only form of contact a have is by letter a know its something but a wanna be able to chat to him more often.and he got jailed for 15 months and a wanna find out is der any chance a can find out from someone will he do the full 15 months or half of that 15 months?
2007-02-26 01:01:11 · 6 answers · asked by alia 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
This is from the HM Prison Service Website and this should answer your question:
Parole is the system that allows a prisoner to be released before they have served their full sentence and is granted on the basis of reports by prison and probation staff. The decision to grant or not grant parole depends on the nature of a prisoner's offences, their home circumstances, their plans for release, behaviour in prison, etc.
Six months before a prisoner's parole eligibility date (PED) and thereafter annually the prisoner can apply for parole. About four months before the prisoner's PED they will have the opportunity to see any reports about themselves and make written representations stating why they believe they should get parole and what they will do on release. A member of the Parole Board may interview a prisoner but this is no longer an automatic part of the parole process. About two months before the prisoner's PED a panel of Parole Board members will consider their case. They will focus primarily on the risk to the public of a further offence being committed if the prisoner were released, although they will also consider the benefits of early release under supervision.
The prison will be notified immediately when the Parole Board decides on parole in the case of a prisoner serving less than fifteen years. However, in the case of a prisoner serving fifteen years or more, or someone who was sentenced before 1 October 1992 (irrespective of sentence length), the case will be referred to the Home Secretary for a decision.If the prisoner is refused parole, they may be entitled to further reviews at yearly intervals. These will depend on the length of their sentence and on the time left between their PED and NPD. This is known as the 'parole window'.
When a decision has been made, a notification will be sent to the prison setting out the detailed reasons for the decision and the prisoner will be given a copy.
Due to the nature of the Data Protection Act no one will be able to discuss your boyfriend's situation with you. He is the best person to say whether or not he will be released early.
The HM Prison Service has a useful selection of links to charitable organisations that can help you whilst your boyfriend is inside. I'll post the link below for you to check out.
2007-02-26 09:48:29 · answer #1 · answered by Golf Alpha Nine-seven 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends on if he behaves and can get probation. He might not contact you because he is on lock-down. My husband is in jail (on false charges because of his ex). They sometimes get locked-down for the stupidest reasons. One day someone left a piece of paper on the floor and they all got locked down for 24 hours. So I suggest that you write to him. Maybe he is worried that you will not stay with him since he is in jail. My husband is always worried that I will leave him. Some states also have their department of corrections online you might do a search for your state and see if it tells you anything.
2007-02-26 01:11:41 · answer #2 · answered by V H B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, due to the freedom of information act, you wont get anything from HMP service.
your chap will do maybe 6 months, and then theyll let him out on a tag... the prisons are full...
2007-02-26 01:06:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He will most likely do eleven months if he behaves himself in prison.
2007-02-26 01:53:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He can phone you if he wants so he is being selfish towards you.
2007-02-26 01:51:12 · answer #5 · answered by Tallboy 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Erm...why don't you ask him?
But then, why would you want a boyfriend who is a convict?
2007-02-26 03:06:08 · answer #6 · answered by badshotcop 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋