Jones v. Board of Parole & Post-Prison Supervision

The Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision postponed petitioner’s parole release date based on a finding that he had a present severe emotional disturbance (PSED) that constituted a threat to the health or safety of the community. That finding was based on a psychological evaluation of petitioner conducted in 2011, prior to his scheduled release date. The board later reopened the case for administrative review of its order. As part of the review process, and after petitioner’s release date had passed, the board ordered him to undergo a second psychological evaluation and exit interview.…