How does the U.S. Parole Commission decide whether to let me off federal parole early?

The Parole Commission must consider the following guidelines, which indicate that your federal parole should be ended early:

    You received a “salient factor score” (SFS) in the “very good risk category” AND you have completed 2 continuous years of supervision free from an incident of new criminal behavior or serious parole violation (which includes a new arrest or report of a parole violation if supported by substantial evidence of guilt, even if no conviction or parole revocation results);[1043] OR
    You received a “salient factor score” in a risk category other than very good AND you have completed 3 continuous years of supervision free from an incident of new criminal behavior or serious parole violation (which includes a new arrest or report of a parole violation if supported by substantial evidence of guilt, even if no conviction or parole revocation results).[1044]

However, the USPC may disregard the outcome indicated by the 2 guidelines above based on case–specific factors, including:

    Your current behavior;
    Your background; and
    Your criminal history.[1045]
  1. 1043

    The Parole Commission cannot terminate your federal parole supervision until it determines the disposition of a pending criminal charge. 28 C.F.R. §§ 2.43(g)(1)(i), 2.95(e)(1)(i).

  2. 1044

    The Parole Commission cannot terminate your federal parole supervision until it determines the disposition of a pending criminal charge. 28 C.F.R. §§ 2.43(g)(1)(ii), 2.95(e)(1)(ii).

  3. 1045

    28 C.F.R. §§ 2.43(h), 2.95(e)(3).