Parole Population in Georgia

As of July 1, 2015, supervision of parolees in Georgia is the responsibility of the Department of Community Supervision. The Parole Board assists in the transition of the offender back to the community and works with the Department of Community Supervision to quickly address alleged violations of parole.

Parole Population in Georgia

During FY 2022, the parolee population decreased from 19,828 on July 1, 2021, to 17,744 on June 30, 2022. During the fiscal year, 73% of Georgia's parole population successfully completed parole supervision. The national average of parolees successfully completing supervision was estimated at approximately 57% for the fiscal year. The cost of parole supervision in FY 2022 was $2.22 per parolee (Georgia Department of Community Supervision), compared to the most recently reported Georgia Department of Corrections' cost of $62.23 per inmate per day to incarcerate an offender with the Department of Corrections.