Can pending violations affect parole release

Yes, the pending revocation in another county can absolutely affect whether she paroles home.

Right now she has:

• A 30 month sentence from one revocation
• Another open or pending revocation somewhere else

That second case is the issue.

What usually happens in this situation:

1. The other county can place a hold (detainer)

• When she gets close to release or parole
• She may not go home
• She can be transferred to that county to deal with the other revocation

2. Parole may be delayed or denied

• Parole boards look at all pending cases
• An unresolved violation makes her look like a higher risk
• They may wait until everything is resolved before releasing her

3. She could end up serving more time

• If the second county revokes her as well
• That time could be added or run consecutive depending on the judge

About good time and revocations:

• Revocations often reduce or eliminate good time credits
• Judges tend to make violators serve a larger portion of their sentence

Best case scenario:

• The other county resolves the case quickly
• Time runs concurrent
• She still becomes eligible for parole

Worst case scenario:

• She is transferred and held on the second revocation
• Additional time is added
• Parole is delayed

Bottom line
She may be eligible for parole on the 30 month sentence, but she likely will not go straight home if that other county has a hold on her. That second revocation has to be resolved first before she is truly clear to be released.