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Parole conditionally granted to Michael Square with sobriety and curfew conditions
Summary
At Angola, parole was granted conditionally to Michael Square, a medically infirm inmate, contingent on completing mandatory classes (or verification they count), attending AA meetings and adhering to a no-driving and 10 p.m.–6 a.m. curfew.
The Committee on Parole conditionally granted parole to Michael Square at an Angola hearing, subject to completing mandatory prerelease and substance-abuse programming or verification that prior programming counts and to strict post-release conditions including three AA meetings per week and no driving.
Panel members noted Square was transferred to Angola for medical reasons and listed multiple medical conditions in the record, including congestive heart failure, COPD and sleep apnea; staff reported he uses an oxygen tank and BiPAP machine. Ward staff told the panel Square had completed several classes at other facilities prior to transfer but had not completed Angola’s prerelease program because he arrived for medical care in February.
Acting Chair Pete Freeman said he would grant parole conditioned on completion of mandatory classes (or confirmation that prior coursework counts), verification of the $100 prerelease requirement, and a requirement that Square attend three Alcoholics Anonymous meetings weekly after release. Panel member Mister Barra added a curfew condition of 10 p.m.–6 a.m. for the first year. The board emphasized Square must not drive; members warned that violating driving restrictions would lead to return to custody.
Square’s daughter spoke in support and offered a residence and contact information for release planning. The panel recorded the conditional grant and instructed staff to verify educational and program completion and to ensure Square can complete any outstanding mandatory prerequisites before release.
