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Parole supervision is now a function of the new Department of Community Supervision (DCS), created by House Bill 310. DCS is responsible for both felony probation and parole supervision of offenders in the community. Former Executive Director of Parole Michael Nail is commissioner of DCS.

http://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2015-05-07/deal-appoints-commissioner-newly-created-criminal-justice-agency

Parole Board Chairman Terry Barnard says the Governor’s appointment of Michael Nail will ensure the new agency is ready to protect Georgians.

“Michael Nail is a proven leader with broad ideas. He understands the value invested in those who work for him and is quick to organize a winning team. I expect Georgia and the nation will gain huge opportunities from this appointment,” stated Chairman Barnard.

Michael Nail had served the Board since July 2010.

Chairman Barnard says the Board supported the measure creating DCS as proposed by Governor Deal.

“The consolidation of felony offender community supervision under one agency will result in safer communities as the supervision of parolees, probationers and juveniles in our communities is made stronger through this legislation,” stated Chairman Barnard. “The Parole Board applauds the Governor for his insight and continued push for criminal justice reform in our state.”

Chairman Barnard says DCS will benefit from the experienced parole officers joining the new agency.

“The rate at which parolees in Georgia successfully complete parole is among the highest in the nation and our officers continue to stand proud of the work they do to protect Georgians. The Board is confident that community supervision of felony offenders in our communities will be even better because of the Governor’s action,” he stated. “As DCS begins operation, the Parole Board will continue to support and be a key stakeholder and partner of DCS.”

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