Citation

Conley JA, Zimmerman SE. Crim. Justice Behav. 1982; 9(4): 396-431.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1982, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0093854882009004002

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The complex of factors that influence parole decisions is not well understood. Prior research examined release decisions only in relation to inmate characteristics, while ignoring the collective decision process of parole boards. This case study found that decisions were a product of the interplay among the chairman and two coalitions within the board.

Language: en