seriesNo,seriesEntityName,seriesTitle,seriesDateRange,seriesArrangement,seriesDescription,seriesTotRetentDesc,seriesPrimaryClassCode,seriesExtentDesc
332,Board of Pardons and Parole,Minutes,1896-,Chronological.,"Minutes have been kept by the Board\, as required by law\, to record the proceedings of hearings held to determine if individual prisoners were eligible for parole\, pardon\, commutation\, or termination of sentence. During the hearings the prisoner was interviewed by the Board\, and interested persons could testify\, under oath\, for or against the prisoner. Reports of law enforcement and court officials were often presented during the hearing. Summaries of these reports as well as decisions of the Board are also included in the minutes. Factors considered in reaching a decision generally revolved around the criminals prison history\, evidence of rehabilitation\, and the social and economic resources available to the offender once released. Formal orders issued by the Board or forms indicating that the meeting times of parole hearings were publicized are sometimes attached to the minutes.",Permanent. Retain for 10 year(s),Public,6.05 cubic feet 4 microfilm reels