Virginia Parole Board

The Regular Meeting involved discussions regarding parole considerations under the revised Virginia Code § 53.1-136, which necessitates a public meeting for final deliberation and voting on parole grants. The Board unanimously granted discretionary parole/geriatric conditional release for Wilbert Robinson #1029009, citing demonstrated rehabilitation, excellent institutional adjustment, and stable release plans. For Dustin Turner #1091591, the final vote resulted in a majority decision to grant discretionary parole, despite one member's opposition based on the seriousness of the crime. The meeting concluded with the adjournment after noting no new business items were presented.

The regular meeting focused primarily on parole considerations for several individuals, conducted in accordance with a Virginia Code change requiring a public meeting for final deliberation and voting on parole grants. For inmate Alfonzo Bailey, the final vote resulted in 4 grants and 1 recusal. For Robert Saunders, the vote was 3 grants and 2 denials, factoring in his prior supervision failure and medical condition. James Gibson's case, where he was a juvenile at the time of the offense, resulted in 3 grants, 1 denial, and 1 abstention. Derwin Jackson's consideration resulted in 3 grants, 1 denial, and 1 abstention, despite institutional infractions. James Clark's case was continued for at least one week. Kevin Dickerson's discretionary parole consideration resulted in 3 grants and 2 abstentions. No new business was introduced, and the next meeting date is yet to be determined.

The Regular Meeting, which convened late due to technical difficulties, addressed several parole considerations under the new requirements of § 53.1-136 of the Code of Virginia. Parole was considered for three individuals: Donald Jones, who was granted discretionary parole/geriatric conditional release by a 3-2 vote, based on factors including demonstrated rehabilitation and community support, despite opposition based on the serious nature of his crimes. Carton Wright received unanimous approval for discretionary parole, supported by factors such as his medical condition, stable release plan, and excellent institutional adjustment. Carlos Campos was also granted discretionary parole by a majority vote (3 in favor, 1 conditional vote, 1 abstention), with reasons cited including medical condition and length of time served. There was no New Business discussed.

The meeting involved the establishment of a majority, approval of the agenda, and the approval of the minutes from the December 17, 2025 meeting. Key discussion centered on parole considerations, including a presentation of a change to § 53.1-136 of the Code of Virginia requiring public meetings for final parole deliberations. Discretionary parole and geriatric conditional release were considered for Wilbert Robinson, which was unanimously granted based on factors including demonstrated rehabilitation, institutional adjustment, and stable release plans. Discretionary parole was also considered for Dustin Turner, resulting in a majority vote to grant parole despite some members dissenting due to the seriousness of the crimes committed. No new business was conducted, and the next meeting date was set for January 14, 2026.

The meeting involved parole considerations for several individuals, including James Daniels, Lee Knowlin, Clarence Barkley, Tina Smith, and Jonathan Hairston. The board reviewed their circumstances and periods of incarceration, and members voted on granting discretionary parole or geriatric conditional release based on factors such as rehabilitation, medical condition, community support, and public safety. The meeting also covered new business and the scheduling of the next meeting before adjourning.