AR 15-130 — Army Clemency And Parole Board

AR 15-130 governs Army policies, procedures, and responsibilities for clemency, parole, and mandatory supervised release programs.

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  • Publication number: AR 15-130
  • Title: ARMY CLEMENCY AND PAROLE BOARD
  • Date: 03/24/2022
  • Proponent: ASA (M&RA)
  • Status: ACTIVE

View AR 15-130 on armypubs.army.mil


It covers the Army Clemency and Parole Board, eligibility reviews, parole actions, supervision, prisoner return procedures, training, and case files. It establishes conditions for approved parole or MSR supervision and sets procedures for reviews, appeals, revocation, and employment waivers.

Topics covered

  • Army Clemency and Parole Board
  • Parole eligibility
  • Clemency considerations
  • Mandatory supervised release
  • Parole denial appeals
  • Supervision revocation
  • Employment waivers
  • Military prisoner return procedures

Questions and answers

What agency administers Army clemency, parole, and MSR programs?

The ACPB is the primary agency charged with authority for the administration of clemency, parole, and MSR policies and programs. (paragraph 2-1)

Is there a right to clemency or parole under AR 15-130?

There is no right to clemency and parole. (paragraph 2-2)

How many members are on the Army Clemency and Parole Board?

The ACPB consists of five members who are assigned to or employed by the Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA). (paragraph 2-3)

When should requests for parole reach the ACPB?

Normally, requests for parole will be considered by the disposition board and forwarded to the ACPB to arrive not later than 30 days prior to the prisoners parole eligibility date. (paragraph 2-5)

When may the ACPB order forfeiture of time spent on supervision?

If, after being released on supervision, the supervisee commits and pleads guilty to, is convicted of, or a court takes action tantamount to a finding of guilty to a new offense that is punishable by a term of imprisonment, the ACPB may order the forfeiture of the time from the date after release to the date of suspension, revocation, or return to custody to serve the military sentence. (paragraph 2-5)

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