11 Cal. 3d 554 - In Re Grey’s Empirical Analysis

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37 state decisions

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1. “"Petitioner's theory must be rejected as inconsistent with the policy behind our Indeterminate Sentencing Law and the parole system. As indicated in In re Kapperman, [ 11 Cal.3d 542 , 114 Cal. Rptr. 97 , 522 P.2d 657 (1974),] this policy reflects an emphasis on reformation of the offender, a policy which the Legislature has sought to effectuate by giving broad discretionary powers to the Adult Authority. The terms of incarceration and parole are to be fixed in accordance with the adjustment and social rehabilitation of the prisoner after consideration of the merits of each individual case. * * *" 11 Cal.3d at 556, 114 Cal. Rptr. at 105, 522 P.2d at 665.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 26 Or. App. 799 - Kent v. Cupp

2. “The members of the Adult Authority presumably are selected for their experience and expertise in the field of prisoner rehabilitation; the Authority's discretionary determinations are not to be lightly overridden.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 14 Cal. 3d 802 - In Re Haygood

3. “[t]he parole period ordinarily would represent that period of time deemed appropriate for the parolee to demonstrate his readiness for complete discharge of custody”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 58 Cal. App. 3d 24 - People v. Journey