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Idaho parole commission seeks higher commissioner pay amid turnover concerns

2676370 · February 4, 2025
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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.

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.

The commission has seven governor‑appointed commissioners who serve three‑year terms and are confirmed by the Idaho Senate. Executive Director Starr, who said she has served about…

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