Idaho parole commission seeks higher commissioner pay amid turnover concerns
The Commission of Pardons and Parole requested statutory authority and funding to raise commissioner pay from $300 to $400 per hearing day, citing recruitment and retention challenges and significant unpaid preparation time, Executive Director Christine Starr said Feb. 4.
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The Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole asked the Joint Finance Preparations Committee on Feb. 4 to support legislation and appropriation to raise commissioners’ daily pay from $300 to $400. Executive Director Christine Starr said commissioners do extensive unpaid preparation and training work, and the agency reported the request is intended to reduce turnover and improve recruitment.
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