Parole hearing for sex offender

[Mbarr77]

What is the name of your state? sc

The man that was tried and found guilty of sexually abusing my seven year old nephew has a parole hearing set for July 3, 2006. He has only been in prison for two short years! My sister was not notified of the hearing, but our family has been checking online to stay on top of it in case he was granted a parole hearing. My question is this. Does my sister have a right to attend the hearing on behalf of her son in order to speak to the parole board as to why she feels he should remain in prison? My nephew is only nine and is still undergoing counseling to help him cope with what has happened to him.

 

[CdwJava]

What is the name of your state? sc

The man that was tried and found guilty of sexually abusing my seven year old nephew has a parole hearing set for July 3, 2006. He has only been in prison for two short years! My sister was not notified of the hearing, but our family has been checking online to stay on top of it in case he was granted a parole hearing. My question is this. Does my sister have a right to attend the hearing on behalf of her son in order to speak to the parole board as to why she feels he should remain in prison? My nephew is only nine and is still undergoing counseling to help him cope with what has happened to him.

Looking at the SC Dept. of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services website, their FAQ would seem to indicate that the victim can be represented.

My suggestion would be to have mom call the office and tell them she wants to be there.

- Carl

 

[garrula lingua]

Frequently, the Prosecutor of the case will attend the parole hearing to oppose early release. I would try to contact the Prosecutor and confirm that they know of the parole hearing & see if they can attend.

Additionally, the detective that was instrumental in putting the case together will also, frequently attend to oppose release.

Often, these people are not notified. I would contact them & advise them of the upcoming hearing & see if they will also attend to oppose release.

 

[Mbarr77]

Thank you so much for all of your assistance! I guess I should have checked that site before posting, but at the time I was so frantic at the thought of him possibly getting out I was not thinking clearly. I appreciate both of your suggestions!