Mark Morales & Associates
Parole Representation and Review Process
Prayerful, Compassionate Parole Advocacy in Texas
Our Approach
At the Law Office of Mark Morales, PC, we specialize in bringing you prayerful parole representation. We focus on communication and will be there any time you need us.
While hiring a parole attorney isn't required, it can make a powerful difference — especially when you have someone who sees your loved one through the eyes of faith. The Parole Board reviews countless cases, often without hearing the heart behind the transformation. Without an advocate, your loved one is just a file.
As a Christian attorney, Mark Morales shares their story of redemption, highlighting how God's grace has changed them. He reminds the Board that no one is beyond hope. Mark is a trusted voice who can present your loved one in truth and compassion, giving them a real chance at freedom.
The Parole Review Process
The parole review process will begin approximately six months before eligibility for inmates who are parole-eligible for the first time under Texas law and four months before eligibility for all others. This process takes anywhere between 4–6 months and our office is not typically contacted for a board interview until near the end of this time.
Notice
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice will identify offenders nearing parole eligibility. They send notice to the offender as well as trial officials and the victims or their family members, if applicable.
Initial Interview
An Institutional Parole Officer conducts a brief interview with the inmate at the prison. They review his or her file and prepare a brief case-summary for the Parole Board. Offenders should always show respect and be friendly during the interview.
Board Review
The Lead Voter is assigned at the offender's regional board office. The Lead Voter's job is to review the inmate's file and case summary prepared by the Institutional Parole Officer.
Board Interview
The Board has the practice of granting an interview request from an attorney who represents an inmate and has filed the necessary paperwork. The Board can grant or deny requests for an interview with the inmate's family or support member.
Board Decision
Once the file has been reviewed and interviews conducted, the vote takes place. If an agreement is reached by the first two out of three voting members, that decision is final. If not, the file is forwarded to the third voter for a tie-break.
- FI-1Release offender on parole supervision as soon as eligible.
- FI-2Release on parole on a specified future date.
- FI-3RTransfer to TDCJ rehabilitation program (Changes/Life Skills) for at least four months with release after completion.
- FI-4RTransfer to a Sex Offender Education Program (SOEP) for at least four months with release after completion.
- FI-5Transfer to an In-Prison Therapeutic Community Program (IPTC), with release to an aftercare component.
- FI-6RTransfer to a rehabilitation program (PRTC or PRSAP) for at least six months with release after completion.
- FI-7RTransfer to Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative (SVORI) for at least seven months with release after completion.
- RMSRelease to mandatory supervision.
- NRNext Review ("set off") — can be for a period of up to 5 years. Most set-offs are 1 year, but longer set-offs are common in more serious cases.
- SAServe All — denial of parole with no subsequent regular review. Will require the offender to complete the sentence or be considered for mandatory discretionary supervision if eligible.
Treated Like Family. Defended Like Family.
Our Central Texas offices are conveniently located in Georgetown, Texas. We welcome all clients within our practice areas and treat you like one of our own.