Skills – 2 units. Parole law and practice will provide students with an opportunity to learn about parole law in criminal cases with emphasis on the preparation and representation of incarcerated persons seeking parole. Students will be expected to research and learn relevant case law, statutes and regulations pertaining to parole, primarily in California, with some exploration of other jurisdictions. Students will be expected to write a brief based upon a simulated case file to advocate for release of a client on parole and will also be required observe and report on an actual parole hearing which the instructor will facilitate. Various guest speakers may present to the class including; practitioners of parole law, commissioners, prosecutors, victim advocates, formerly incarcerated persons and their advocates, as well as rehabilitation program providers. A simulated client preparation session and parole hearing will serve as a final exam.
Prerequisite: Law 206 Criminal Law is required.
Law 205 Con Law I and Law 227A Criminal Procedure are recommended.
Final Assessment: Skills Class Final Assignment (e.g. Trial, Mediation, Brief)
Grading Mode: Letter Grading
Graduation Requirements: Counts towards Professional Skills Requirement.
Graduation Requirements: Satisfies the Bias, Antiracism and Cultural-Competency Requirement.