Karl Kazor sits before the Oregon Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision at a hearing for his possible release. Kazor was given a life sentence for the 1988 murder of a Riddle, Oregon, man and the attempted murder of the man's wife.

Question

Part 1: Please read Sections 14-7a through 14-7c
Part 2: In a document please explain is there a legal right to parole?

Answer 1

Part 1:

Section 14-7a: The Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision shall conduct hearings for the possible release of individuals who are serving a life sentence for crimes committed in the state of Oregon.

Section 14-7b: The Board shall consider a variety of factors when determining whether to grant parole, including the nature of the crime, the offender's behavior while incarcerated, and the risk to public safety.

Section 14-7c: The Board may deny parole if it determines that the individual poses a risk to public safety or is not rehabilitated.

Part 2:

There is no legal right to parole in Oregon. Parole is a discretionary decision made by the Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision based on a variety of factors. While individuals serving a life sentence may be eligible for parole hearings, there is no guarantee that they will be granted release. The decision to grant parole is based on the individual circumstances of each case and the Board's determination of the risk posed by the offender to public safety. Therefore, parole is not a legal right but a decision made by the Board after considering all relevant factors.