Guam § 80 - Standards Governing Release on Parole.

§ 80. Standards Governing Release on Parole.

(a) Whenever the board considers the release of a prisoner for parole, the board shall order his release,

if it is of the opinion after review of the records mandated in 9 GCA § 80.78, that:

(1) his release is compatible with public safety and security and will not put victims’ safety or

security in danger based on an assessment of the risk of prisoner to re-offend;

(2) there is substantial likelihood that he will abide by law and conform to the conditions of

parole;

(3) his release at that time would not depreciate the seriousness of his crime nor promote

disrespect for law;

(4) his release would not have a substantially adverse effect on institutional discipline; and

(5) he is of sufficient capacity and deemed likely to lead a law-abiding life when released and his

continued correctional treatment, medical care, or vocational or other training in the institution will

not substantially enhance his capacity to lead a law-abiding life when released at a later date.

(b) In making its determination regarding a prisoner’s release on parole, the board may consider, to

the extent relevant, the following factors:

(1) the prisoner’s personality, including his age and maturity, stability, sense of responsibility and

any apparent development in his personality which may promote or hinder his conformity to law;

(2) the prisoner’s parole plan;

(3) the prisoner’s ability and readiness to assume obligations and undertake responsibilities;

(4) the prisoner’s family status and whether he has relatives who display interest in him or

whether he has other close and constructive associations in the community;

(5) the prisoner’s employment history, his occupational skills and training, and the stability of his

past employment;

(6) the type of home environment in which the prisoner plans to live;

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(7) the prisoner’s past use of narcotics or other harmful drugs, or past habitual and excessive use

of alcohol;

(8) the prisoner’s mental and physical make-up, including any disability or handicap which may

affect his conformity to law;

(9) the prisoner’s prior criminal record, including the nature and circumstances, recentness and

frequency of previous offense;

(10) the prisoner’s attitude toward law and authority;

(11) the prisoner’s conduct in the institution, including whether he has taken advantage of the

opportunities for self-improvement afforded by the institutional program;

(12) the prisoner’s conduct and attitude during any previous experience of probation or parole

and the recentness of such experience.