Compendium of Budget Information for the 2010 General Session

Executive Offices & Criminal Justice
Appropriations Subcommittee

Function

The Board of Pardons and Parole (hereafter referred to as the 'Board') is the release authority for inmates in the State of Utah. The Board reviews an inmate's performance after the inmate is incarcerated and determines when and under what conditions the inmate may be released after serving the minimum sentence required by law. In addition, the Board reviews violations of release conditions to decide whether an inmate should be sent back to prison.

The Board is a separate and independent organization from the Department of Corrections and the Courts. It has full parole, pardon, and commutation authority over all offenders in the jurisdictional custody of the Utah Department of Corrections. The Board makes decisions regarding the release of offenders from prison, sets conditions of parole supervision, orders restitution, and may remit fines subject to statutory guidelines.

Board hearings are held at Board offices, correctional facilities, and jails throughout the state.

Statutory Authority

The Board's authority is outlined in the Utah State Constitution and Utah Code Annotated, Section 77-27 et. seq.

Utah Constitution Article VII, Section 12 creates the board and establishes the parameters of its responsibilities;
UCA 77-27 specifies the makeup of the board and its general operational and procedural guidelines.

Intent Language

Under Section 63J-1-401 and 63J-1-402 of the Utah Code, 188 the Legislature intends that any remaining funds shall not lapse 189 at the close of fiscal year 2009.

Funding Detail

The Board of Pardons is funded primarily with State General Fund. A small amount of Dedicated Credits Revenue is generated by the sale of hearing tapes, copies and transcripts.

Sources of Finance	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Approp
General Fund	$2,709,800	$3,148,200	$3,489,100	$3,696,500	$3,729,500
General Fund, One-time	$0	($6,500)	($4,500)	($33,100)	$0
Dedicated Credits Revenue	$1,200	$1,700	$1,300	$1,300	$2,200
GFR - Tobacco Settlement	$77,400	$77,400	$77,400	$77,400	$77,400
Beginning Nonlapsing	$107,800	$16,900	$60,600	$151,700	$0
Closing Nonlapsing	($16,900)	($60,600)	($151,700)	($110,400)	$0
Total	$2,879,300	$3,177,100	$3,472,200	$3,783,400	$3,809,100

Line Items	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Approp
Board Of Pardons and Parole	$2,879,300	$3,177,100	$3,472,200	$3,783,400	$3,809,100
Total	$2,879,300	$3,177,100	$3,472,200	$3,783,400	$3,809,100

Categories of Expenditure	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Approp
Personnel Services	$2,320,600	$2,525,000	$2,767,600	$3,108,500	$3,110,100
In-state Travel	$24,400	$20,300	$21,500	$23,300	$25,000
Out-of-state Travel	$6,800	$12,000	$3,900	$5,000	$14,700
Current Expense	$490,300	$487,900	$532,500	$527,700	$533,300
DP Current Expense	$37,200	$131,900	$146,700	$118,900	$126,000
Total	$2,879,300	$3,177,100	$3,472,200	$3,783,400	$3,809,100

Other Indicators	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Approp
Budgeted FTE	32.5	32.6	36.0	36.0	36.1
Vehicles	6	6	6	6	6

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