June 25, 2024
Alcovy Judicial Circuit Victim Impact Session
The Georgia Parole Board met with crime victims in Covington, Georgia. Vice Chair of the Parole Board, David Herring spent the day listening to information directly from victims at the Victim Impact Session (VIS).
"These sessions are extremely important to the victims and the Board," states Herring. "It's our opportunity to hear directly from the victim and provide them with all the time they need to provide input to the Board Members," added Herring.
The VIS allows victims to speak to a parole board member in a confidential meeting that includes staff from the Georgia Office of Victim Services and Clemency staff. Information provided by victims is then added to the offender case files available for all parole board members to review prior to making parole decisions. The cases involved are scheduled to be reviewed within the next 18 months by the board. This allows for the latest input from victims and the district attorney.