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Michael H. Davidson General Councel Florida Parole and Probation Commission Tallahassee

QUESTION:

Should an inmate who is sentenced to a minimum mandatory term of 3 years be interviewed for parole conisderation prior to the expiration of 3 calendar years from the date of his sentence?

SUMMARY:

An inmate sentenced under the provisions of s. 775.087, F. S., to serve a minimum mandatory term of 3 full years should be interviewed for parole consideration as provided in s. 947.16, F. S., regardless of the fact that such an inmate will not be eligible for parole prior to serving 3 full years.

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