map of United States showing which states with discretionary parole systems hold hearings in-person, virtually, if the format depends on circumstances, or if the parole applicant does not have a face-to-face opportunity with the board

Data Source: Compiled by the Prison Policy Initiative from state statutes and parole board policies. (Map: Leah Wang, 2025)

This map originally appeared in Parole in Perspective: How parole boards and hearings work.

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