§ 144.135 Bases of parole decisions to be in writing

When the parole board makes a decision about someone's parole under these related laws, the board has to write down its reasons in detail. The board can't just make a decision without explaining how it got there.

This matters because it gives the person affected a clear record of why the board decided what it did. It also creates a paper trail that can be reviewed later if someone wants to challenge or appeal the decision. Written reasons help make sure the board is being fair and consistent, not just making random or unexplained choices about a person's freedom.