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Senate hearing questions governor’s parole ‘technical‑violation’ proposal; parole board defends current practice
Summary
Senators pressed the State Parole Board and NJDOC about a governor‑circulated two‑pager that would change how technical parole violations are handled, arguing it could let serious offenders avoid timely consequences; parole officials said New Jersey’s revocation rate is low, most revocations follow graduated sanctions, and a consultant’s report recommends data tools rather than wholesale policy change.
Senator Steinhardt and several colleagues pressed the State Parole Board on a governor’s circulating two‑page proposal that would significantly limit revocations for so‑called “technical” parole violations.
At a session of the Senate Budget Committee, lawmakers described the governor’s memo as implying that many people are being revoked for trivial matters such as missing an appointment, failing to obtain permission to relocate, or not reporting an address. “That’s the lie that is being told,” Senator Steinhardt said, arguing the proposal risks public safety if applied to serious offenders.
Parole Chairman Sam Plummery and parole staff pushed back on that characterization. They explained the board distinguishes between criminal violations and supervision‑condition breaches and said the administrative…
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