The purpose of a parole hearing is to determine whether the inmate (convicted defendant) still is a current unreasonable risk to public safety. The victim of a crime or family member of a victim has a right to be informed of all parole procedures, to participate in the parole process, to provide information to the parole authority to be considered before the parole of the offender, and to be notified, upon request, of the parole or other release of the offender.  To receive notification and participate in the parole process, victims must make this request to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.   Victims can either download the CDCR 1707 form and mail it in, or fill out the form online.

Prosecutors with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office Parole Division attend and participate in parole hearings.  The prosecutor’s role is always to protect public safety.  Prosecutors review the inmate’s prison record, and provide an opinion to the Parole Board about whether parole is appropriate.  The District Attorney’s Bureau of Victim Services provides assistance and support to victims at parole hearings.  To receive assistance from a victim advocate in the Bureau of Victim Services, please call 1 800 380 3811.

Please review the below criteria so your request can be appropriately routed to the investigating LASD unit:

• Case must have been investigated by LASD
• Gather case information such as:

1. Case/File number
2. Location where the crime occurred
3. Date of the crime
4. Victim(s) name
5. Suspect(s) name
6. Parole Hearing information

Provide as much case information as possible in the Notes section of the “Parole Hearing Support Inquiry Form.”

Marsy’s Law Assistance – If you are a victim or a family member advocating for a victim, and would like attorney assistance in court or during parole hearing.
Email: [email protected] for more information.