I went on the Internet and looked up the Rules and Regulations of how an inmate is granted parole. I was interested in this because the two suspects in the Petit killing were out on parole believe it or not. When you read this note item number 7 . The parolee is not supposed to have ANY weapon or be able to purchase a weapon. Then how in Gods name did they allegedly obtain the pellet rifle from a retailer? Apparently, according to press reports, this family was followed from a local supermarket back to their home. It must have been a dry run.

The news media also is reporting that the mother and two daughters were raped and the two girls tied to the bed and burned. How sick sick sick. The father beaten with a baseball bat and thrown down the stairs.

I know it seems paranoid but that is why I always watch who is behind me when I drive, who is driving by the house. I am always looking. You have to have eyes all around your head today. These people worked hard to build up the life they had and to have this happen is beyond pathetic. May God have mercy on their souls!!

I am sorry to have to say this, but it seems as if the criminal justice system in this state is a complete joke from motor vehicles on up. Case in point, someone I know has been driving without ever obtaining a license for 22 years. The person gets caught, pays the fine and gets in the car and keeps driving. The last time I went to court with the person a few weeks ago, the prosecutor actually laughed about it. NICE GOING!!! PS. The person is still driving!! Another person I know doesn’t live in Connecticut and and hasn’t for 30 years and STILL renews their license using their old address from this state. So what do you all expect. They can’t enforce a driving license situation do you expect them to handle a parole violator!!!

Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles
Parole Eligibility

Parole eligibility is established both by Statute and Board Policy. It should be noted that the following criteria refers only to eligibility and does not confer a right to be paroled at the time stated.
A. Statutory

1. Indeterminate Sentences -
Individuals serving sentences with minimum and maximum terms (crimes committed prior to July 1, 1981) are eligible for parole consideration upon the minimum term, less all earned good time and pre-trial confinement credit.

2. Definite Sentences -
Individuals serving definite sentences (crimes committed on or after July 1, 1981) of greater than two years are eligible for parole consideration upon expiration of one-half of the total effective sentence, satisfaction of any mandatory portion or one-half of the most recently imposed sentence, whichever yields the latest date, less any pre-trial confinement credit. Good time is not credited toward parole eligibility of definite sentences.

Exclusions: Individuals serving definite sentences for the crimes of Murder (53a-54a), Capital Felony Murder (53a-54b), Felony Murder (53a-54c), Arson Murder (53a-54d), or Possession of a Firearm within 1500′ of a School (53a-217b) are not eligible for parole consideration.

a. Crimes Pre-1994 -
Definite sentences imposed for crimes committed prior to October 1, 1994 are reduced by applicable statutory good time provisions. The effect of such good time provisions may vary; however, sentences are typically reduced by up to approximately 30% of the calendar term imposed by the court. Thus the “window of eligibility” on these sentences is between the 50% and 70% mark.

b. Crimes Post-1994 -
Definite sentences, for crimes committed on or after October 1, 1994, are not reduced by statutory good time. Consequently, individuals sentenced as such are subject to the discretionary release authority of the Board for up to 100% of the calendar term imposed by the court. Thus the “window of eligibility” on such sentences is between the 50% and 100% mark.

c. Convictions Post-1996 -
Commonly referred to as the “85% law”, Public Act 95-225, now codified as Section 54-125a(c) of the Connecticut General Statutes, requires that individuals convicted on or after July 1, 1996 for certain violent offenses, or who, regardless of the instant offense, possess a criminal history which includes certain violent offenses, shall be required to serve 85% of the calendar term imposed by the court prior to being considered for parole. The “window of eligibility” in these cases, therefore, is between the 85% and 100% mark.

Within approximately two months of admission to the Connecticut Department of Correction on a parole eligible sentence, the individual’s instant offense and criminal history are reviewed to determine whether the individual will be designated to serve 85% prior to parole consideration. Such designation is made by a two-member panel of the Board of Parole. Instant offenses resulting in 85% designation are as follows:

53a-55 Manslaughter 1st
53a-55a Manslaughter 1st with a Firearm
53a-56 Manslaughter 2nd
53a-56a Manslaughter 2nd with a Firearm
53a-56b Manslaughter 2nd with a Motor Vehicle
53a-57 Misconduct with a Motor Vehicle
53a-59 Assault 1st
53a-60 Assault 2nd
53a-60a Assault 2nd with a Firearm
53a-60b Assault of a Victim sixty or Older 2nd
53a-60c Assault of a Victim Sixty or Older 2nd with a Firearm
53a-59a Assault of a Victim Sixty or Older
53a-70 Sexual Assault 1st
53a-70a Aggravated Sexual Assault 1st
53a-70b Sexual Assault in a Spousal or Cohabiting Relationship
53a-72b Sexual Assault 3rd with a Firearm
53a-92 Kidnapping 1st
53a-92a Kidnapping 1st with a Firearm
53a-94 Kidnapping 2nd
53a-94a Kidnapping 2nd with a Firearm
53a-95 Unlawful Restraint 1st
53a-101 Burglary 1st
53a-102a Burglary 2nd with a Firearm
53a-103a Burglary 3rd with a Firearm
53a-111 Arson 1st
53a-112 Arson 2nd
53a-134 Robbery 1st
53a-135 Robbery 2nd
53a-136 Robbery 3rd
53a-167c Assault on a Policeman or Fireman
53a-179b Rioting in a Correctional Facility
53a-179c Inciting a Riot in a Correctional Facility
53a-181c Stalking 1st

B. Policy Based

Statutory eligibility notwithstanding, the Board will not review the cases of individuals who, at the point of eligibility:

1. are designated by the Connecticut Department of Correction as a Security Risk Group (SRG) Member or SRG Safety Threat Member
2. are classified by the Connecticut Department of Correction as an overall risk level “5″
3. are housed in a Connecticut Department of Correction Chronic Disciplinary Unit; or
4. have criminal charges pending in the State of Connecticut. These cases will be reviewed for parole consideration only upon disposition of such charges.

C. Medical Parole

Public Act 89-383, now codified as Section 54-131a - 54-131g, inclusive, of the Connecticut General Statutes, authorizes the Board to grant medical parole to any inmate serving any sentence (except persons sentenced for a Capital Felony), provided that:

1. the individual suffers from a terminal illness; and
2. the individual is so incapacitated by the illness, that he/she is incapable of posing a threat to society.

Standard Conditions of Parole

1. Upon my release I will report to my parole officer as directed and follow the parole officer’s instructions.

2. I will report to my parole officer in person and in writing whenever and wherever the parole officer directs.

3. I agree that the parole officer has the right to visit my residence or place of employment at any reasonable time.

4. I will seek, obtain and maintain employment throughout my parole term, or perform community service as directed by my parole officer.

5. I will notify my parole officer prior to any changes in my place of residence, in my place of employment, or of any change in my marital status.

6. I will notify my parole officer within 48 hours if at any time I am arrested for any offense.

7. I will not at any time have firearms, ammunition, or any other weapon in my possession or under my control.

8. I will not leave the State of Connecticut without prior permission of my parole officer.

9. I will obey all laws, and to the best of my ability, fulfill all my legal obligations, including payment of all applicable child support and alimony orders.

10. I will not at any time, use, or have in my possession or control, any illegal drug or narcotic.

11. I will not at any time have contact or affiliation with any street gangs or with any members thereof.

12. Your release on parole is based upon the conclusion of the parole panel that there is a reasonable probability that you will live and remain at liberty without violating the law and that your release is not incompatible with the welfare of society. In the event that you engage in conduct in the future which renders this conclusion no longer valid, then your parole will be revoked or modified accordingly.

13. I also agree to abide by the following individual conditions:

Special Conditions/Stipulations listed here.

Failure to comply with these conditions may result in the revocation of parole, as well as the forfeiture of any or all good time.