Upcoming Hearings
Parole and pardon hearings are public proceedings. Below are upcoming hearings of interest. For each, we list the date, board, scheduled subject, and — where available — links to the official notice and instructions for submitting a Letter of Opposition (LO).
- Find a hearing in your state.
- Click the hearing for the official notice and case background.
- If you wish to submit a Letter of Opposition, follow the board-specific instructions on the detail page.
- Deadlines vary. Most boards require LOs at least 14 days before the hearing date.
Scheduled Hearings
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Submitting a Letter of Opposition
A Letter of Opposition (LO) is a written statement filed with a parole or pardon board urging that release or pardon not be granted. Most state boards weigh LOs alongside Letters of Support, the candidate's institutional record, and the recommendation of the supervising officer.
What an effective LO contains
- The full name and docket number of the candidate
- The hearing date and the board to which the letter is addressed
- A clear statement of opposition
- Specific factual concerns drawn from public records — institutional infractions, prior failures of supervised release, conditions of the original offense — without graphic detail
- Where applicable, citation to the candidate's Disciplinary Reports (DRs), failed Sex Offender Treatment Program (SOTP) participation, or prior Violations of Probation (VoP)
- The submitter's name and signature
What to leave out
- Personal attacks or threats
- Graphic descriptions of the original offense — the board has the file
- Allegations that cannot be verified in the public record
- Any identifying information about minor victims
LOs are most effective when they are calm, specific, and rooted in fact. A board reviewing dozens of cases per session will weight a clear, sourced two-page letter more heavily than a long emotional one.