Calif. Supreme Court Reins in Courts’ Authority in Parole Cases
The California Supreme Court today reined in courts' authority in parole cases, saying they should not order prisoners released or "place improper limitations" on the type of evidence the state Board of Parole Hearings considers. The Supreme Court ruled that once a writ of habeas corpus is granted, the courts "generally" should order the parole board to conduct a new hearing where it considers all relevant evidence consistent with due process -- and not order prisoners released or direct what evidence the board considers.
