PDF Everywhere and Nowhere: Compassionate Release in the States – Alaska
Alaska provides compassionate release to eligible incarcerated individuals with serious medical conditions through Special Medical Parole and to those who are age 60 and older through Geriatric Parole/Discretionary Parole Based on Age. 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.