How long can they hold you in jail for a parole violation in Texas?

After the Parole Board or agent finds that a violation of parole has occurred, it may proceed with one of several actions: The Parole Board or agent can modify parole by adding new conditions. The Parole Board of agent may require the parolee to be taken into jail supervision for 60 – 180 days.

What happens when you violate parole for the first time in Texas?

If your parole officer thinks you violated a condition of your parole, a “blue warrant” may be issued for your arrest. If that happens, you will be taken to county jail and asked to decide whether you want to waive your rights or if you want a parole revocation hearing.

Can you outrun parole in Texas?

Often we are asked this question from people who believe that if they can avoid getting arrested until after their parole completion date they have nothing to worry about because they have discharged their parole. This is not true. Once the warrant is issued you are no longer receiving credit.

What is a parole violation?

Parole is essentially a test period to ascertain if you’re ready to live in society once more. Parole violation is a serious offense that happens if you break the conditions of terms of your parole.

How do parolees get into trouble?

Some parolees get into potential trouble by failing to meet the terms and conditions of their community supervision.

Can an inmate parole you to Your House?

If you want an inmate to parole to your house, take the following steps: Reside in the state where the prison is located: Inmates are only allowed to parole to the home of a spouse or immediate family member if they are trying to parole to a state other than the state the prison is in.

What happens at a preliminary hearing for a parole violation?

When a parole violation is alleged, there is often a preliminary hearing. Here’s a typical process: The hearing must be held within a reasonable time before a Parole Board hearing officer. If out of custody, a parolee is given written notice of the preliminary hearing and receives reasonable time to prepare a defense.