Gov. Mike Kehoe announced Friday the release of recommended rule updates for the state's parole process.

Under Executive Order 25-07, the state's department of corrections and parole board launched a watchers group to make proposed rule changes.

These recommendations come as an approach to reduce criminal relapses. This group includes the public, alongside officials from law enforcement, corrections, and the judiciary. Download PDF

Recommendations from the group include:

Removal of unnecessary and outdated regulations.

Updates to the hearing process to allow for up to two delegates, who may provide additional information on rehabilitation efforts or barriers to release.

Clarification that, under the updated rule, alleged violators have the right to choose a mitigation witness an

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