New Hampshire Revised Statutes 651-A:1 – Purpose of Parole
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Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 651-A:1
- Board: means the adult parole board. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 651-A:2
- Department: means the department of corrections. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 651-A:2
- Parole: means a conditional release from the state prison which allows a prisoner to serve the remainder of his term outside the prison, contingent upon compliance with the terms and conditions of parole as established by the parole board. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 651-A:2
- state: when applied to different parts of the United States, may extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall include said district and territories. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:4
It is the intent of the legislature that the state parole system provide a means of supervising and rehabilitating offenders without continued incarceration and a means by which prisoners can be aided in the transition from prison to society. It is also the intent of the legislature that the policies, procedures and actions of the adult parole board and the department of corrections relative to the administration of this system emphasize the need to protect the public from criminal acts by parolees.