in-20260916-IR-220260318FNA: PAROLEE CONDUCT; CONDITIONS OF PAROLE

TITLE 220 PAROLE BOARD Notice of First Public Comment Period LSA Document #26-318 PAROLEE CONDUCT; CONDITIONS OF PAROLE PURPOSE OF NOTICE The Indiana Parole Board (IPB) is soliciting public comment on adding and amending rules at 220 IAC 1.1-3 concerning parolee conduct and the conditions of parole. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS Regulatory Analysis: 20260916-IR-220260318RAA Notice of Public Hearing: 20260916-IR-220260318PHA CITATIONS AFFECTED: 220 IAC 1.1-3 AUTHORITY: IC 11-9-1-2; IC 11-13-3-4; IC 11-13-3-11 OVERVIEW Basic Purpose and Background IPB proposes updating 220 IAC 1.1-3 to more accurately reflect the expectations of parolee conduct laid out in State Forms 23 and 57201. IPB, the department of correction, and supervised individuals are affected by these amendments. For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, small businesses affected by this rulemaking may contact the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator: For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Ombudsman designated by IC 5-28-17-6 is: Resources available to regulated entities through the small business ombudsman include the ombudsman's duties stated in IC 5-28-17-6, specifically IC 5-28-17-6(9), investigating and attempting to resolve any matter regarding compliance by a small business with a law, rule, or policy administered by a state agency, either as a party to a proceeding or as a mediator. REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT IPB is soliciting public comment on the proposed rule. Comments may be submitted in one of the following ways: COMMENT PERIOD DEADLINE All comments must be postmarked or time-stamped not later than October 16, 2026. The rule, Regulatory Analysis, appendices referenced in the Regulatory Analysis, and materials incorporated by reference (if applicable) are on file at the Indiana Parole Board, 402 West Washington Street, Room W466, Indianapolis, Indiana and are available for public inspection. Copies of the rule, Regulatory Analysis, and appendices referenced in the Regulatory Analysis are available at the Indiana Parole Board office. If IPB does not receive substantive comments during the public comment period or public hearing, the rule may be adopted with text that is the same as or does not substantially differ from the text of the proposed rule published in this notice. PROPOSED RULE Sec. 1. Initial Reporting. Upon the release of a parolee from the institution, the parolee is to proceed directly to the program or placement approved by the division of parole and to report to the assigned supervising officer agent in accordance with the written instructions provided to the parolee at the time of his their release. Sec. 2. Employment and Residence. A parolee must make every effort to remain gainfully employed, and must obtain written permission from his supervision their supervising officer prior to changing his their employment or residence. A parolee shall only have one (1) residence and must live there continuously. Sec. 3. (a) Out-of-state travel by a parolee will require written permission from the department and must be in accordance with the Interstate Compact Agreement. Permission for such this travel may be obtained by a parolee after consultation with and receiving written permission from his their supervising officer. (b) A parolee must consult with his their supervising officer if personal needs or employment require frequent or prolonged periods beyond the parole district or area to which he is they are released. Sec. 4. Owning, Leasing, and Operating Motor Vehicles. (a) A parolee must obtain written permission from his their supervising officer before applying for or renewing a license to operate a motor vehicle. (b) A parolee must consult with his their supervising officer and receive his written permission prior to purchasing or leasing a motor vehicle. Permission to own, lease, or operate a motor vehicle will be granted only with the understanding that the parolee will comply with all state laws, local ordinances, and regulations of the bureau of motor vehicles pertaining to ownership, financial responsibility, and the operation of motor vehicles. Sec. 5. Abuse of Alcohol or Controlled Substances. The following conduct is a violation of parole: Abuse of alcohol or drugs is not a defense for violation of the conditions of parole. release agreement. Sec. 6. Visiting Jails or Correctional Institutions. Visiting or communicating with incarcerated individuals in jails city lock-ups, or state or federal correctional facilities is permitted only after first obtaining written permission of the parolee's supervising officer agent and of the chief administrative officer of the jail city lock-up, or state or federal correctional facility to be visited. Such These visits shall or communicationsmust be limited to visting visiting or communicating with those who are blood relatives or spouses, unless the supervising officer agent determines otherwise on a showing by the parolee of a compelling reason. Sec. 8. Firearms and Dangerous Weapons. The carrying of, dealing in, or possession of firearms, explosive devices, or deadly dangerous weapons, or any item that is reasonably perceived as being a firearm, explosive device, or dangerous weapon is a violation of a parolee's parole release agreement. Sec. 9. Home Visitation and Search. (a) A parolee will allow his their supervising officer or other authorized official of the department of Correction to visit his their residence and place of employment at any reasonable time. (b) The parolee is legally in the custody of the department, of Correction and his their person and residence or property under his the parolee's control is subject to reasonable search by his their supervising officer agent or an authorized official of the department of Correction if the officer agent or official has reasonable cause to believe that the parolee is violating, or is in imminent danger of violating, a condition to remaining on parole. Sec. 10. Communications and Special Instructions. A parolee must report to his their supervising officer as instructed and respond to all communications from an authorized employee of the department. of Correction. A parolee must abide by special conditions imposed by the Indiana Parole board that have been reduced to writing and included as a condition of his their parole. Sec. 12. A parolee designated as being on lifetime parole by the department shall abide by the following conditions dependent on the parolee's classification as a sexually violent predator or their conviction for murder or voluntary manslaughter: Documents Incorporated by Reference: None Received by Publisher Small Business Regulatory Coordinator: Natalie Carpenter, Indiana Parole Board, 402 West Washington Street, Room W466, Indianapolis, IN 46204, (317) 232-5786, nacarpenter@idoc.in.gov