Board to consider parole of eligible prisoner; release may be authorized whether or not prisoner accepts parole; duties of Division when parole is authorized; adoption of regulations.
1. When a prisoner becomes eligible for parole pursuant to this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter, the Board shall consider and may authorize his release on parole as provided in this chapter. The Board may authorize the release of a prisoner on parole whether or not parole is accepted by the prisoner.
2. If the release of a prisoner on parole is authorized by the Board, the Division shall:
(a) Review and, if appropriate, approve each prisoner’s proposed plan for placement upon release; or
(b) If his plan is not approved by the Division, assist the prisoner to develop a plan for his placement upon release,
Ê before he is released on parole. The prisoner’s proposed plan must identify the county in which the prisoner will reside if the prisoner will be paroled in Nevada.
3. The Board may adopt any regulations necessary or convenient to carry out this section.
Last modified: February 26, 2006