Pardons and Parole, Board of

Website http://bopp.mt.gov/

Agency Department of Corrections

Authority Montana Code Annotated http://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0020/chapter_0150/part_0230/section_0050/0020-0150-0230-0050.html

Function Quasi-Judicial Board

Description Boards serves the state by administering a parole system that is balanced with public safety, offender accountability and rehabilitation, as well as protecting the interests of victims and communities, with the goal of successfully reintegrating merited offenders back into society through a re-entry process.

Total Positions 5

Total Positions Appointed by the Governor 5

Term Length 6 Years

Current Members

Last Name	First Name	Board Position	Contact Information	Term Start	Term End
Bell	Darrell	Extensive work experience in corrections, the criminal justice system or criminal law	4541 Palisades Park Drive Billings, Montana 59106	1/1/2019	1/1/2025
Hurd	Steve	Chair - Extensive experience in the criminal justice system	607 Roundhouse Drive Laurel, Montana 59044	1/4/2021	1/1/2027
Lucero	Kristina	Extensive work experience in corrections and expertise and knowledge of American Indian culture	2017 36th Street Missoula, Montana 59802	1/1/2019	1/1/2025
Newman	Brad	Extensive experience in the criminal justice system	514 North Henry Butte, Montana 59701	1/1/2023	1/1/2029
Patelis	Jimmy	Extensive experience in the criminal justice system	PO Box 81308 Billings, Montana 59108	6/1/2021	1/1/2027

Current Openings

	Position	Term Length	Intended Start Date
Apply Now!	Extensive work experience in corrections and expertise and knowledge of American Indian culture		ASAP

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