Borchers v. Arizona Board of Pardons & Paroles

OPINION

TAYLOR, Presiding Judge.

FACTS

Douglas Borchers (“appellant”) was convicted of a felony in 1974 and sentenced to twenty years to life in prison. In November 1981, appellant became eligible for parole. After repeated requests, parole was authorized in 1987. On May 7,1987, appellant signed and accepted the grant of parole. Because the Parole Board (“Board”) did not give notice of the parole hearing to the victim as required by Ariz.Rev.Stat. Ann. (“A.R.S.”) § 31-411(G), the Board vacated its order granting parole. Appellant was notified of the procedural defect and of the Board’s decision…