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Board declines to revoke parole for John Patterson after protective-order confusion
Summary
The Committee on Parole decided not to revoke John Patterson (DOC 707224) despite a protective-order allegation; the board found the restraining order had been resolved the same day and opted for supervision with warnings.
The Committee on Parole reviewed an allegation that John Patterson violated a protective order and chose Feb. 4 not to revoke his parole. Members said the order had been in effect but was formally resolved the same day; video and body-camera footage showed Patterson was cooperative with officers.
Patterson told the panel he had been trying to ensure safety for himself and his partner and that paperwork to dissolve the protective order had not been fully completed when police arrived. The board reviewed extensive footage and took into account that the charge was ultimately rejected by the district attorney.
Panelists cautioned Patterson that being on parole requires avoiding situations that might prompt calls to law enforcement and argued the system has 'eyes on you' while on supervision. The board voted to continue Patterson on supervision rather than revoke his parole.
