§ 20-1004 — DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE COMMISSION

The commission shall:
(1) Have the powers relating to commutation, pardon and remission of fines and forfeitures as set forth in section 7, article IV of the Idaho constitution;
(2) Subject to and consistent with the provisions of this chapter and section 19-2513, Idaho Code, decide whether any prisoner who is eligible for parole may be released on parole;
(3) Subject to and consistent with the provisions of section 7, article IV of the constitution of the state of Idaho; chapter 2, title 20, Idaho Code; and section 19-2513, Idaho Code; and in compliance with chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, have the authority to promulgate rules to establish the procedures to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including procedures under which any eligible prisoner may be released on parole;
(4) Specify in writing the conditions of parole for every prisoner released on parole and provide every prisoner released on parole with a copy of the conditions of parole;
(5) Subject to and consistent with the provisions of this chapter, issue orders of final discharge from parole for eligible parolees; and
(6) Carry out all other duties and powers relating to the commission as set forth in Idaho Code.

Legislative History

[(20-1004) 20-210A, added 2014, ch. 150, sec. 7, p. 420; am. and redesig. 2021, ch. 196, sec. 5, p. 528; am. 2024, ch. 164, sec. 7, p. 626.]