Senate hearing questions governor’s parole ‘technical‑violation’ proposal; parole board defends current practice
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.
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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.
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