How to Get an Early Release From a California Prison

There are few places as unsavory as a prison block.

There are several things that you can do to secure an early release from prison in California. Some of them may take some time to complete, though your chances of being released much sooner than your original release date are better if you do them correctly and without breaking the law. The fastest way to land yourself back in a cell indefinitely is to try and get out early by illegal means.

Instructions

1. Behave yourself. Any board of a prison will be far more likely to let you out early if you have proven that you are well behaved. Follow the rules and try to stay out of the way of scuffles; just keep your head down. Do what you are told and do not get on anyone's bad side. If there are extra jobs to be done, volunteer for them. Most of all, a board will want to know that you are reformed. Early release laws are somewhat more liberal in California than they are in some other states, so this may be the only step that you have to take to secure an early release.

2. Agree to rehabilitation therapy. California prisons will usually offer the opportunity for convicts to meet with a psychiatrist to discuss their illegal actions or tendencies. If a board sees this on your transcript, they can see that you are making an effort to reform. This will help quicken your release.

3. Try not to push too many appeals for your case. A board does not like a convict that will not admit that he was in the wrong. Continuing pushing for appeals, especially if you are guilty, will cause a board to be less willing to let you out. California does not have a limit on appeal attempts, so you could potentially post a new appeal every time one is overturned, but this will look bad to a board and just cause your parole to increase and the board to not want you out early.

References

• Inside Prison: Prison Talk
• AELE LAW LIBRARY: Prison Rules & Regulations