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Old 09-16-2013, 12:32pm   #10
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Help me settle an argument.

When deciding whether or not to parole someone, can the parole board use information that was not admissible in that case in Court? Such as priors, past similar behavior, or anything else?
It may vary, but yes they can. The parole hearing isn't tied to the crime you're currently in prison for, it is more about you as an overall person, and whether you're going to continue to be a felon on the outside.
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