Second Chances Resource Library

Georgia provides compassionate release to eligible incarcerated individuals with terminal illnesses through its Medical Reprieve program. In addition, the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles has the authority to grant Parole Due to Disability or Advanced Age, although there is no publicly available information provided on the process the Board uses for granting paroles under that provision. This memo summarizes the regulations and requirements of these programs, including the categories of release, eligibility criteria, the decision-making process, post-decision topics, and reporting.