Scott Surgi (DOC 507124) was granted conditional parole July 17, 2025, after the panel reviewed his record, heard from facility staff and the Louisiana Parole Project, and received concurrence from an assistant district attorney that a long‑term substance‑abuse program would be appropriate.

Surgi told the panel his criminal behavior followed a relapse after earlier recovery; he described losing his business and home and then committing property crimes to support an addiction. Since incarceration he said he immersed himself in Alcoholics Anonymous and other recovery work and reported no disciplinary incidents in DOC.

Warden and parole‑project staff recommended completion of a long‑term DOC substance‑abuse program (the Warden mentioned programs such as the Steve Hall program) before transition. Assistant District Attorney Randall Myers said he would not oppose parole if Surgi completed a long‑term DOC treatment program. The Parole Project committed to evaluate and supervise Surgi for at least nine months to a year following completion of treatment.

Decision: Parole granted conditionally on successful completion of a long‑term DOC substance‑abuse treatment program, followed by intake and at least nine months (parole members discussed one year) of supervision through the Louisiana Parole Project. The panel emphasized the need for ongoing addiction support and community supervision.