Parole denied for John Lazard; board cites Static-99 score and need for sex-offender treatment
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The Committee on Parole denied parole to John Lazard (DLC 453798), citing a high Static-99 risk score and incomplete specialized offender-treatment coursework; the panel urged completion of required programming.
The Committee on Parole denied parole for John Lazard (DLC 453798) at Caldwell Correctional Center on Oct. 22 after reviewing his conviction for indecent behavior and cruelty to a juvenile and assessing risk through Static-99.
Lazard told the panel he regretted his actions and had completed GED and other vocational/faith-based certificates; supporters described his positive conduct and faith engagement. Facility staff said Lazard had been active in faith-based dorms and held work assignments at multiple facilities.
Board members noted Lazard’s positive steps but highlighted two central factors: he had not completed required *** offender (sex-offender) treatment, and his Static-99 risk-assessment score was 3. "The Static-99 is a tool to evaluate propensity for reoffending of this type of crime, and his score is 3, which is very high," LeDoux said. Because of the high score and incomplete specialized treatment, the panel voted to deny parole.
Ending: The board denied parole and recorded its vote, urging Lazard to complete specialized offender-programming and prerelease steps before reconsideration.