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Our Mission
The Commission of Pardons and Parole will contribute to public safety by utilizing sound, professional judgment, and evidence-based parole decision-making practices.
The Commission of Pardons and Parole is composed of 37 staff members and seven (7) part-time Commissioners. Parole in Idaho is not presumptive – the Commissioners retain full discretion in parole decision making. In addition to making decisions as to whether to grant, deny, or revoke parole, the Commission also decides whether to grant petitions for pardon, commutation, and restoration of firearm rights. Commission hearing sessions are held in Boise during a 2-3 week period each month and are open to the public.
WE ARE MOVING!
We are moving to a new location. On location staffing will be very limited between May 27, 2026 and June 2, 2026, with the majority of our staff working remotely. We will be monitoring email, and returning priority phone calls. Our expectation is to be back in full service on June 2, 2026. If you would like to register to attend a parole hearing please do so by clicking here. To pay an interstate compact bond click here.
Our new address is:
1301 North Orchard Suite #110
Boise, Idaho 83706
Those attending parole hearings in June, please enter using the door at the west end of the building.
Those visiting for other Parole Commission business, please use the east door off of North Orchard.
2026 Timely Release Report
In March 2014, Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter signed into law Senate Bill 1357, also known as the Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI), to help address three major challenges facing Idaho’s criminal justice system: a revolving door of recidivism from supervision and diversion programs, inefficient use of prison space, and insufficient oversight of recidivism-reduction investments.
Idaho Code §20-223, Section 11, mandates the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) and the Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole (COPP) submit an annual report that provides the length of time incarcerated individuals serve up to their first release from prison. While the original bill stipulated a focus on property and drug offenses, and set a benchmark of 150%, this language was amended in 2017 with Senate Bill 1113 to remove the offense types and 150% benchmark. Despite this, IDOC and COPP continue to use these markers to enable consistent comparisons of the data.
To view the 2026 Timely Release Report click here.
Notice of Intent to Promulgate Rules
IDAPA 50.01.01 -Rules of the Commission of Pardons and Parole (Draft Version)
| Contact Information: |
| Phone: (208) 334-2520 |
| Fax: (208) 334-3501 |
| Parole Hearing and General Agency Related Matters: paroleweb@copp.idaho.gov |
| Public Information Requests: click here |
| Victim Questions/Concerns: parolevictimservices@copp.idaho.gov |