Agency: Juvenile Justice Services

Line Item: Youth Parole Authority

Function

The Youth Parole Authority is responsible for parole release, rescission, revocation, and termination for youth offenders who have been committed to the division for secure confinement. The Youth Parole Authority determines when and under what conditions committed youth offenders are eligible for parole. The Parole Authority is a citizen board appointed by the Governor and acts independently of DJJS. In FY 2007, the Youth Parole Authority became a program in the DJJS Programs and Operations line item. For more detail and subsequent history, see that line item and program description.

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