Tell the Governor: Sign Parole Reform!

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New Mexico’s parole system is in dire need of modernization. The New Mexico Parole Board has the responsibility to make fair, evidence-based decisions that impact public safety, crime victims, and those seeking rehabilitation. However, outdated criteria, unclear protections for board independence, and inconsistent policies create unnecessary obstacles to a fair and functional parole system. SB 17 ensures that parole decisions are based on meaningful evidence, strengthens board independence, and improves processes for everyone involved.

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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham

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If signed into law, SB 17 will:

Update outdated parole criteria, ensuring decisions are based on rehabilitation and evidence-based standards rather than outdated considerations.
Protect the independence of parole board members by limiting removal to cases of malfeasance.
Require parole hearings to be scheduled with sensitivity, avoiding the anniversary of the crime or, in cases involving loss of life, the victim’s birth or death date.
Clarify compensation guidelines for board members to ensure a functional and fair parole process.
Align New Mexico’s parole system with best practices from other states, improving outcomes for crime victims, people in prison, and public safety.

The message:

The recipient:

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham

The impact:

If signed into law, SB 17 will:

Update outdated parole criteria, ensuring decisions are based on rehabilitation and evidence-based standards rather than outdated considerations.
Protect the independence of parole board members by limiting removal to cases of malfeasance.
Require parole hearings to be scheduled with sensitivity, avoiding the anniversary of the crime or, in cases involving loss of life, the victim’s birth or death date.
Clarify compensation guidelines for board members to ensure a functional and fair parole process.
Align New Mexico’s parole system with best practices from other states, improving outcomes for crime victims, people in prison, and public safety.

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Subject Sign SB 17

I urge you to sign SB 17 into law to bring long-overdue, evidence-based reforms to New Mexico’s parole system. This bill, passed with bipartisan support, will modernize parole decisions and ensure fair, consistent policies that benefit public safety, crime victims, and incarcerated individuals seeking rehabilitation.

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Modernizing our parole system is not just common sense—it’s a necessary step toward a fairer, more effective justice system. I urge you to sign SB 17 into law and help bring these essential improvements to New Mexico.

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