5-03/155.00 - Parole and Modification of Summary Probation

Every eligible prisoner in the custody of the Department is entitled to apply for parole or modification of summary probation after sentence has commenced.  The question of eligibility shall be the responsibility of the Parole Investigation Unit of the Los Angeles County Probation Department.

The following are not eligible to apply:

• When probation is part of sentence;
• When the court suspends any portion of sentence;
• When a fine is imposed;
• When a "hold" has been placed  (In cases of traffic warrants, payment of fine will clear the hold);
• When "good time" is lost; or
• When previously violated on L.A. County or city parole.

Parole/modification of summary probation applications will be furnished to prisoners upon request.  The completed form will be forwarded to the Director of Work Furlough and Parole and must comply with the following:

• The application for parole is sent to the above office four weeks prior to completion of one-half of the prisoner's full-time sentence; and
• The prisoner placed on probation to the court is eligible for modification during any part of his sentence.