parole-hearing-summary

name	parole-hearing-summary
title	Parole Hearing Summary
description	Summarizes parole hearing transcripts into structured analytical documents covering case identification, inmate testimony, victim impact, evidence review, board decision, and strategic analysis. Use when summarizing parole hearings, board decisions, parole denials, parole grant conditions, or preparing for future hearings and post-conviction strategy.
author	CaseMark
author_url	https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/parole-hearing-summary
license	Apache-2.0
version	0.1.0
execution_mode	open
jurisdiction	us
practice	criminal
language	en

Parole Hearing Summary

Distills parole hearing transcripts and exhibits into a structured, standalone record for attorney reference and future hearing preparation.

Prerequisites

• Hearing transcript(s) — full or partial
• Exhibits — disciplinary records, psych evaluations, program certificates, parole plans, risk assessments, support letters
• Victim impact statements (if available)
• Prior hearing records — previous decisions, denial reasons, conditions (if applicable)

Quick Start

1. Gather all hearing materials listed above
2. Produce the summary following the output structure below
3. Review against the checks in Guidelines before finalizing

Output Structure

1. Case Identification Header

Field	Content
Inmate Name / ID	Full name, DOC or BOP number
Offense of Conviction	Charge(s), conviction date, case number
Current Sentence	Term, min/max, time served
Hearing Date & Location	Date, facility, hearing type (initial/subsequent)
Board Panel	Names and titles of board members
Participants	Inmate, counsel, victims/representatives, witnesses, officials

2. Procedural Matters

• Opening statements or preliminary rulings
• Continuances, objections, or procedural issues

3. Inmate Testimony

Summarize covering each area:

• Acceptance of responsibility and expressions of remorse
• Account of offense circumstances
• Institutional conduct and disciplinary history
• Rehabilitative programming (substance abuse, mental health, anger management)
• Educational / vocational achievements
• Post-release plan: housing, employment, family support, supervision
• Board Q&A — substance of board questions and inmate responses

4. Victim Impact