Now what, just got a tpm.

[mrs.v23]

I had a feeling that I should have checked the pap site and when I did there was a tpm for July 2013. My questions are; can he get out before then? what happens next? My husband got a 3years sentence he's done 16months of it and was eligble for parole review in March. His lawyers said no more than 18 months and on the grid sheet he falls in at 22months which is still lower than July 2013, so with that being said I wanted to know is there a chance he can get out at the minimum 22based on the grid? I don't want to get my hopes up so any advice would be better than what I have which is nothing

[laneyb]

Originally Posted by mrs.v23

I had a feeling that I should have checked the pap site and when I did there was a tpm for July 2013. My questions are; can he get out before then? what happens next? My husband got a 3years sentence he's done 16months of it and was eligble for parole review in March. His lawyers said no more than 18 months and on the grid sheet he falls in at 22months which is still lower than July 2013, so with that being said I wanted to know is there a chance he can get out at the minimum 22based on the grid? I don't want to get my hopes up so any advice would be better than what I have which is nothing

Congratulations on the TPM I know you have been very anxious! The initial and easiest answer is no he will not be released before the TPM....
In your shoes, I would begin, or continue, the letter writing campaign we spoke about a while back requesting parole with each letter from each of the authors. A TPM indicates he is eligible for parole consideration and the process either has begun or will begin
IF the caseworker hustles and compiles his review file quickly and if all i's are dotted and t's crossed with NO issues it is POSSIBLE he MAY be released sooner rather than later.

The grid sheet is a guideline and should be taken into consideration by the caseworker and the Parole Board. As a member of the Bar, I try to never tell a client or their family they will do "no more than XX time". We are not members of the Judiciary or the Parole Board and any statement given concerning length of sentence less than the maximum is strictly an opinion which in a lot of cases is based upon our experience with that particular crime.

Good Luck - I hope the best (and shortest time) for you both!

[mrs.v23]

Originally Posted by laneyb

Congratulations on the TPM I know you have been very anxious! The initial and easiest answer is no he will not be released before the TPM....
In your shoes, I would begin, or continue, the letter writing campaign we spoke about a while back requesting parole with each letter from each of the authors. A TPM indicates he is eligible for parole consideration and the process either has begun or will begin
IF the caseworker hustles and compiles his review file quickly and if all i's are dotted and t's crossed with NO issues it is POSSIBLE he MAY be released sooner rather than later.

The grid sheet is a guideline and should be taken into consideration by the caseworker and the Parole Board. As a member of the Bar, I try to never tell a client or their family they will do "no more than XX time". We are not members of the Judiciary or the Parole Board and any statement given concerning length of sentence less than the maximum is strictly an opinion which in a lot of cases is based upon our experience with that particular crime.

Good Luck - I hope the best (and shortest time) for you both!

Thanks... you said no then it is possible so a little confused on that. You said A TPM indicates he is eligible for parole consideration and the process either has begun or will begin, why will it just be begining if his file has already been under review for a while now? If I call the parole board will I be able to find out who the case worker is? And is the case worker the person the one he has to report too every month other than the parole officer? I have always been told by parole reps since I first started calling that the grid is a big factor on his release. I dont know why there would be a hold up on him because he has completed every program reuired and 4extra classes, still no write ups.

[marii09]

Congrats on the Tpm . I know you wish it would be sooner. Dnt give up your hope
At my husbands TC the one guy got a tpm earlier this year for august 2013 but they changed it last month to november 2012.

Stay positive

[laneyb]

Originally Posted by mrs.v23

Thanks... you said no then it is possible so a little confused on that. You said A TPM indicates he is eligible for parole consideration and the process either has begun or will begin, why will it just be begining if his file has already been under review for a while now? If I call the parole board will I be able to find out who the case worker is? And is the case worker the person the one he has to report too every month other than the parole officer? I have always been told by parole reps since I first started calling that the grid is a big factor on his release. I dont know why there would be a hold up on him because he has completed every program reuired and 4extra classes, still no write ups.

"Under Review" is relative to the specific time and circumstances - who was conducting the review? If the local caseworker; that is part of the file compilation as the caseworker includes their recommendation. Once the caseworker has completed the file including their recommendation the file is forwarded to the Parole Board. In the end the Parole Board is who counts as they make the decision for which you are waiting. He may or may not see the caseworker after parole; it depends on his/her case load and physical location.

As to the grid - it is a guideline only (regardless of what they tell you to get you off the phone). To my knowledge there does not exist a tracking system therefore the telephone representatives really have no way of knowing where in the process a specific file is; unless they have it on their desk. Parole should be granted based on the grid combined with the required minimum time to serve, but it is not a guarantee (neither is parole).

I state it is possible for a release prior to the TPM if all the stars are aligned correctly and he has completed all required courses and has served the required minimum time. This is a possibility because the grid is a guideline not the law and is subject to the will of the Parole Board.

Conversely for whatever reason the board may not review his file until several months after his TPM has come and gone If the local caseworker gets the file to the board quickly and if their individual schedules allow (remember the files are reviewed by each individual separately they do not have a review meeting) the board should give review precedence to those inmates with TPMs in the past or within the next few months. Again this is not mandated just plain courtesy and ethics.

I highly recommend weekly letters and from others aside from family. Once a TPM is awarded I firmly believe the squeaky wheel is oiled.

Again Congratulations and good luck!

[mrs.v23]

Originally Posted by marii09

Congrats on the Tpm . I know you wish it would be sooner. Dnt give up your hope
At my husbands TC the one guy got a tpm earlier this year for august 2013 but they changed it last month to november 2012.

Stay positive

Thanks, yeah I do. I wont give up home I know they can change it whenever they want wish it was July2012 but hopefully they see he has gone above and beyond to do what he needs to do to get out

[mrs.v23]

Originally Posted by laneyb

"Under Review" is relative to the specific time and circumstances - who was conducting the review? If the local caseworker; that is part of the file compilation as the caseworker includes their recommendation. Once the caseworker has completed the file including their recommendation the file is forwarded to the Parole Board. In the end the Parole Board is who counts as they make the decision for which you are waiting. He may or may not see the caseworker after parole; it depends on his/her case load and physical location.

As to the grid - it is a guideline only (regardless of what they tell you to get you off the phone). To my knowledge there does not exist a tracking system therefore the telephone representatives really have no way of knowing where in the process a specific file is; unless they have it on their desk. Parole should be granted based on the grid combined with the required minimum time to serve, but it is not a guarantee (neither is parole).

I state it is possible for a release prior to the TPM if all the stars are aligned correctly and he has completed all required courses and has served the required minimum time. This is a possibility because the grid is a guideline not the law and is subject to the will of the Parole Board.

Conversely for whatever reason the board may not review his file until several months after his TPM has come and gone If the local caseworker gets the file to the board quickly and if their individual schedules allow (remember the files are reviewed by each individual separately they do not have a review meeting) the board should give review precedence to those inmates with TPMs in the past or within the next few months. Again this is not mandated just plain courtesy and ethics.

I highly recommend weekly letters and from others aside from family. Once a TPM is awarded I firmly believe the squeaky wheel is oiled.

Again Congratulations and good luck!

How am I suppose to find out who was conducting the review? Everytime I call the paroleboard the always say they can not disclose that information. He has served the minimum of his sentence the 1year out of three. 6months will be the minimum for the grid sheet. He completed everything required of him and extra and He still has his job when he gets out so all of the like you said, "stars are aligned correctly" I really woul like to find his local caseworker if I do that will it hurt his chances of getting out faster if I stay in contact with the case worker?

I was also told not to write too many letters to the parole board because it will hold up the process so is that true or not

[Mommy0508]

congrats on the tpm im happy 4 u!! this also gives me hope 2 cuz my hubby also has a 3 yr sent & has served 15mths.. his review started n april 2012 so knwing that they r moving forward is honestly giving me a ray of hope of knwing something soon..

[mrs.v23]

Yeah I normally dont check the website on Wends but took a chance I called today and they told me the parole board just recommended two more classes required before release which we knew nothing about because they just required it a week ago. So everyone she call and see what is new on there files

[laneyb]

Originally Posted by mrs.v23

Yeah I normally dont check the website on Wends but took a chance I called today and they told me the parole board just recommended two more classes required before release which we knew nothing about because they just required it a week ago. So everyone she call and see what is new on there files

Wow! That's rotten hopefully he will be released as soon as he has completed the additional classes.

[mrs.v23]

Originally Posted by laneyb

Wow! That's rotten hopefully he will be released as soon as he has completed the additional classes.

Right and that's what they told me,that if he completes the requirements he can get out before the tpm date. They said he has to take a vocational rehabilitation course which they said is 2weeks then he has to do a transitional center program which they said is like a halfway center where they can leave during the day and have to be back at night they said that program can take up to 6months to complete. I wonder however if the transitionl center program will be close to home and if they require/help them find work I know nothing boutttt it

[Southernsun]

Originally Posted by mrs.v23

Right and that's what they told me,that if he completes the requirements he can get out before the tpm date. They said he has to take a vocational rehabilitation course which they said is 2weeks then he has to do a transitional center program which they said is like a halfway center where they can leave during the day and have to be back at night they said that program can take up to 6months to complete. I wonder however if the transitionl center program will be close to home and if they require/help them find work I know nothing boutttt it

My baby been in transitional 3.5 months his was close to home (prayers answerd) but we r looking at approximately 9 months to complete it. They have to progress thru 4 phases were he is. But he does get to leave to work

<3 MY HEART BELONGS TO DROOPY <3

[mrs.v23]

Originally Posted by Southernsun

My baby been in transitional 3.5 months his was close to home (prayers answerd) but we r looking at approximately 9 months to complete it. They have to progress thru 4 phases were he is. But he does get to leave to work

<3 MY HEART BELONGS TO DROOPY <3

Thats awsome, what do they require him to do there? Do you get to see him during the day at all? 9months wel I think thts better than not knowing anything you know. Do you know what the 4 phases are?

[Southernsun]

Originally Posted by mrs.v23

Thats awsome, what do they require him to do there? Do you get to see him during the day at all? 9months wel I think thts better than not knowing anything you know. Do you know what the 4 phases are?

He has to hold down job after first 30 days ( check) LOL the first phase was orientation, jumpsuits and 5 page essay.....beyond completing that part Idk what the other phases are other than working. No I live 3 hrs away and he works 10-12 hrs 5-6 days aweek. He can get passes on weekends but were not legally married it has to b with immediate family for a pass.he has to pay the center like 90 $ a week he gets 50 to eat on which ain't much the rest they saving up till he gets out.

<3 MY HEART BELONGS TO DROOPY <3

[mrs.v23]

Originally Posted by Southernsun

He has to hold down job after first 30 days ( check) LOL the first phase was orientation, jumpsuits and 5 page essay.....beyond completing that part Idk what the other phases are other than working. No I live 3 hrs away and he works 10-12 hrs 5-6 days aweek. He can get passes on weekends but were not legally married it has to b with immediate family for a pass.he has to pay the center like 90 $ a week he gets 50 to eat on which ain't much the rest they saving up till he gets out.

<3 MY HEART BELONGS TO DROOPY <3

okay thanks. Was he sent there or did he sign up for it? That sucks he has to pay you would think it would be free......My husbands prison is only 2hours away so I hope the program they send him to is closer

[Southernsun]

It was part of his sentence

<3 MY HEART BELONGS TO DROOPY <3

[mrs.v23]

Originally Posted by Southernsun

It was part of his sentence

<3 MY HEART BELONGS TO DROOPY <3

Oh okay....wish they would have told us this the day they gave him his sentence instead of all of a sudden now he could have been done with all of this and on his way out

[:IMWAITING:]

Hello ladies,

Southernsun, how long was/is your guys sentence? How long did it take for him to get his tpm to go to the transitional center?

[Southernsun]

Originally Posted by :IMWAITING:

Hello ladies,

Southernsun, how long was/is your guys sentence? How long did it take for him to get his tpm to go to the transitional center?

5 years he got TPM at 2 yr mark. His TPM is 7/13.....went to center 3/12 and was given PIC of 1/13 which is 10 months of TC. but I bn told they average about 6-9 months there. His counselor told him to check with her in August regarding paperwork for interstate compact and that can take 45-60 days for approval.

<3 MY HEART BELONGS TO DROOPY <3

[:IMWAITING:]

Is the 5yrs the 1/3 of his original sentence? My hubby tpm is 8/14, i cant remember when he got it but I want to know how long before he gets the opportunity to go to one of those centers. Will his counselor be able to give me that info?