The regulations say that a hearing for a parolee will not be scheduled until there has been a conviction or some other finding that a parole violation has occurred, except in cases involving allegations of violence.
Previously, any parolee accused of violating the terms of his parole would be automatically scheduled for a hearing to determine whether parole would be revoked.
Officials say the previous regulations have led to the number of parolees back in prison to skyrocket. Officials say most parolees opted to sign a waiver and go back to prison, rather than go through the hearing.
