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Dec 13, 2023 · The opportunity Chapman had to earn early release could soon be unavailable to the vast majority of Oklahoma prisoners. The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board is considering an administrative rule change that would place several restrictions on when Oklahoma prisoners may seek commutation.
- Keaton Ross
Aug 15, 2024 · If Thomas prevails, the court could force Oklahoma to implement a special parole process for state prisoners who were convicted as juveniles, taking into account a body of research that shows youth are less culpable than adults and more capable of change and rehabilitation.
Dec 11, 2023 · The opportunity Chapman had to earn early release could soon be unavailable to the vast majority of Oklahoma prisoners. The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board is considering an administrative rule change that would place several restrictions on when Oklahoma prisoners may seek commutation.
- Keaton Ross
Nov 7, 2022 · Oklahoma’s parole process — which allows conditional early release from prison — has played a key role in lowering the number of Oklahomans behind bars. The use of parole has reunited families, protected public safety, and saved the state hundreds of millions of dollars in incarceration costs.
Feb 7, 2024 · The administrative rules change, which must receive final approval from the Legislature to take effect, requires prisoners to serve the lesser of five years in prison or one-third of their sentence to become eligible for commutation.
- Keaton Ross
Jan 18, 2024 · Stitt signed off on the commutation recommendation, and Chapman was released from the Eddie Warrior Correctional Center in Taft on Aug. 23. The opportunity Chapman had to earn early release could...
Feb 9, 2024 · The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board voted unanimously on Monday to implement a waiting period for state prisoners to argue their sentence is unjust or excessive.
