Parole Reorganization and Reform Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Parole Reorganization and Reform Act - Establishes the Board of Parole as an independent agency consisting of a nine member "National Board" and four "Regional Boards" of three members each. Provides that the Board, whose members are appointed by the President for six-year terms, must be broadly representative of persons who have had extensive experience in corrections, such as former parolees, correctional officers, and behavioral scientists. Provides that the National Board shall have such powers and shall perform such functions and duties as may be provided for the Board of Parole or the National Board under this Act or under any other provision of law. States that, except as otherwise specifically provided by law, when so authorized by the National Board, any member or agent of the Board of Parole may take any action which the National Board is authorized to take. Authorizes the Regional Boards to conduct parole determination hearings and parole revocation hearings and to perform such other functions and duties as may be provided under this Act. Sets forth the administrative powers of the Board. Provides that the Board may request probation officers and other individuals, organ…