The Committee on Parole denied parole for Mikaela Gray (DOC 701699) on June 24, 2025, after the board reviewed her institutional record, programming history and opposition from law enforcement and the district attorney.

Gray told board members she had completed prerelease and was participating in a "living in balance" program and other classes, and facility staff reported she was punctual and write-up free. Supporters on Zoom — including her mother and a godmother — described Gray’s rehabilitation and offered to provide housing and support.

The district attorney’s office and sheriff submitted written opposition and raised concerns about Gray’s prior cases and an allegation tied to a death that was originally investigated as a more serious offense. Board members asked detailed questions about program completion, an active detainer and the timeline of charges. A member noted Gray had not earned good-time credits and that certain treatment (substance-abuse or offender-specific programs) remained incomplete.

Given the prosecutorial opposition, outstanding detainer matter and outstanding programming requirements, panel members recorded a unanimous vote to deny parole. The board told Gray that completing the specified treatment and earning eligible good-time credits would affect her next review.