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Policy Manual
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
Parole Revocation Hearings

22-9-6
Disposition and Decision

Decision The hearing officer shall

•decide whether the child knowingly and without just cause violated any of the parole conditions as charged

•base a decision on each charge upon substantial evidence which is relevant and material and is presented at the hearing

•consider any evidence of mitigating circumstances relative to the violations.

The standard of proof shall be a preponderance of the evidence, meaning that the hearing officer shall decide whether the evidence when considered fairly and impartially induces a reasonable belief that the child did violate a condition of his parole, as charged.

A court finding of a violation of law establishes violation of a condition of parole.
Record of Decision The hearing officer shall make a record of

•the evidence relied upon
•his reasoning
•findings of fact for each of the charges
•substantial evidence which was rejected and the reasoning for such.
Best Interest of the Child After establishing the charges, the hearing officer shall decide whether it is in the best interest of the child to

•continue parole status and return the child to placement

•revoke parole status and return the child to Long Lane School

•suspend revocation of parole status pending the child's replacement from Long Lane within a specified time period.

The hearing officer shall take into consideration the following:

•seriousness of the alleged parole violation

•rehabilitative factors

•child's past record at Long Lane School and on parole status in residential facilities or at home

•availability of community resources appropriate to the child's needs

•ability of the family to supervise and nurture

•danger of the child to the community, self and others

•likelihood of non-appearance for court hearing

•the preference of the child

•community reaction or influences that may be detrimental to the child.

The hearing officer shall rely on the Department's experience and specialized knowledge to make a decision.
Written Notification of Disposition As soon as possible, but no later that fifteen (15) days after the hearing, the hearing officer shall deliver to all parties

•written notification of the disposition, and

•a summary of the evidence relied upon, his reasoning, and findings of fact.
Administrative Review At the request of the person whose parole status is in question, or at the request of the Department, the decision of the hearing officer may be appealed to the Commissioner or designee.

The appeal must be made in writing within ten (10) days of the date of the hearing officer's decision.

Connecticut Department of Children and Families Issued: March 1, 1994