Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 92-1-2 - Definitions2.1. "Accelerated Parole" shall mean a release of an inmate upon parole based upon successful completion of that certain program set forth in W. Va. Code § 62-12-13(b)(1)(B), provided the Parole Board does not find that the inmate constitutes a reasonable risk to the safety or property of other persons if released, and all other factors in subsections (b)(2-4) of the same section are met.2.2. "Board" or "Parole Board" shall mean the West Virginia Parole Board.2.3. "Chairperson" shall mean the Parole Board Member appointed by the Governor to govern the West Virginia Parole Board pursuant to W. Va. Code § 62-12-12.2.4. "Contingent Parole" shall mean a release of an inmate to parole based upon successful completion of conditions or submission of an approved release plan within a time frame specified by the Panel.2.5. "Division" shall refer to the West Virginia Division of Corrections & Rehabilitation.2.6. "Foreign Detainer" shall mean a detainer lodged by a jurisdiction other than West Virginia for service of a sentence of incarceration.2.7. "Institution" shall refer to any location designated by the State of West Virginia as a correctional facility.2.8. "Lead Interviewer" shall be a Parole Board Member who shall serve as the Presiding Member over a specific case.2.9. "Member" shall mean any Member of the West Virginia Parole Board. 2.10. "Ordinary Parole" shall mean a release of an inmate to parole based on eligibility relating to service of the minimum required sentence set forth in W. Va. Code § 62-12-13(b)(1)(A) and all other factors in subsections (b)(2-4) of the same section.2.11. "Parole Officer" shall refer to an employee of the West Virginia Division of Corrections & Rehabilitation who is charged with the supervision of the parolee during his or her release on parole and with the enforcement of the terms and conditions of parole.2.12. "Panel" shall refer to three Members designated by the Chairperson for the purpose of conducting hearings and making determinations pursuant to Section 3.2 below.2.13. "Victim" means a person who is a victim of a felony, or whose death occurs during the commission of a felony or misdemeanor, or a member of the deceased victim's immediate family, the fiduciary of the deceased victim's estate, or an adult household member residing with the victim. For purposes of inmates with aggregate consecutive or concurrent sentences, any of the victims of the crimes for which the inmate is currently serving a sentence shall be considered victims at any parole hearing held during that aggregate term of incarceration.2.14. "Violation" shall refer to a breach by the parolee of any term or condition of release upon parole.