Should prisoners serving life sentences for first degree murder be eligible for a parole hearing after 15 years?

Prisoners are human too. A society that run charties for animal welfare should do treat a human with compassion.

Reinstate forced labor so they at least offset the cost of internment to the taxpayer.

perhaps, but ending jails is a must. it is inhumane. these people need mental health help, not physical and mental torture. even if they are insane and need to be strapped down 24/7, jail conditions are medieval and horrible.

No. I think the entire parole system needs to be looked at. Sentences are too lenient and criminals are released too soon. Parole should be considered only for exceptionally well adjusted and productive inmates not people given life sentences. Life sentences should be for life, you die in prison.

no, life is life. Bring back public trials and corporal punishment and watch the crime rate drop!

yes BUT death penalty should be brought back for heinous crimes even if under influence of a substance. Mental illness should not ever be an excuse in these crimes.

prison systems don't help our community we shouldn't try to forget the problem and lock humans away, but rather enforce rehabilitation programs not "correctional" systems

Life is hard. People make mistakes, forgive

If it’s proven they’ve made changes to themselves, unless theyre a multiple time offender with little to chance of change

I don't have an idea about this.

Yes, individual cases should at minimum be reviewed but under careful scrutiny and with the knowledge that their release and potential to commit crime again is now the responsibility of those who released the criminal.

Yes, we should provide more rehabilitation programs for prisoners and provide a strict psychological evaluation that shows they are no longer a threat to society.

depends why they murdered the person

depends on the reason for killing

yes, but make it 20

Depending on the reason for the murder.

yes, depending on what they did

Determine case by case

i feel like if there is 1 count of first degree murderer then they should be released but if there is more counts then they should stay

I think if it was a justified decision yes but if it was a hate crime or just a murder for murder no

Yes but only after 20-50 years and are on parole 24/7 and have gone through strict psychological evaluation and do community service and are no longer a threat to society

I feel like no, because if there's not other reasons why or if he didn't have anymore crimes he should get 8years and a 6 month probation

I think it depends if the prisoners genuinely have something wrong with them, but if they’ve shown that they have changed their ways, then I do agree with letting them be eligible for parole after 15 years

No, the family of the victim has to live with the consequences of the murder's actions for the rest of their lives, why shouldn't the murderer?

Psychological analysis should be considered to determine rehabilitation is possible for possible parole

Yes, but only after a strict psychological evaluation has been performed showing they’re no longer a threat to society and they’ve showed interest in rehabilitation

If a life sentence has no chance of being liberated. Execute that prisoner. Do that until crime rates lower. If they raise, implement that measurement again

depends on what case is being discussed. If one man kills a pedophile because that person sexually assaulted one of his children, then I don't think he is necessarily a threat to society to begin with. In other more general cases the answer is that a prisoner shouldn't be let out of jail, rather they should show that they are being rehabilitated into society and be gradually given more freedom until they are fully reintegrated.

Depends on why they killed the person, self defense, if they killed the person because were a rapist or pedo LET THEM FREEE

Should not be an automatic law! Should provide more mental health and rehabilitation programs, should be considered on case by case basis after in-depth psychological assessment!

No prisoners should not be allowed parole after 15 years it should be decided when they get they're sentence..

yes, depending on the violence of the crime, prisoners should be eligible for a parole hearing after 15 years unless the crime is repulsive then they should not get a chance.

Depends on how many crimes were committed beforehand and if they have a psychological evaluation that shows they are not a threat to society

Yes, but it also depends on why they killed the person. If they killed someone out of jealousy or something like that then no but if they killed a rapist or a sex offender or something then yes.

it would depend on the story. I believe everyone deserves to get a chance to be heard but I know some people would use it to their advantage to manipulate and get out of their murderous deed.

Depends on the case and circumstances, and only after a strict psychological evaluation and rehabilitation

It depends on the crime and the situation. Regardless, I think rehabilitation should be prioritized.

Yes, because if they are there for 15 years or longer an didn't do anything wrong in jail, and know what they have done and give a good parole hearing.

Yes as long as vicim impact, quality of life for the survivors is taken into account. This in addition to strict psychological evaluation, remorse and restitution

It depends on their activity and behavior while in prison as well as more should be focused on trying to prove if they truly are guilt and deserve to be there.

I think for some people they should be allowed a parole hearing and I think so others they should not be allowed a hearing at all. I think it really depends on the case.

This is context dependednt. people with good reasons for the first degree murdur yes but people without a good reason no

Yes and we should provide effective evidence based rehabilitation programs and strict psychological evaluation with continuous monitoring of varying degrees once released

Yes, and we should provide more rehabilitation programs prisoners and a psychological evaluation that shows they are no longer a threat to society

If we for sure and for certain that that person is guilty, they should still be given psychological evaluations but i don’t know if they should be given a parole hearing….

I think it depends on the reason for the murder. If the reason for the murder was based on something like abuse, I think the parole hearing should happen earlier

I'm gonna have to say no as they are not only a danger to the public, but a danger to themselves.However if they have been falsely accused and charged with actual evidence that they did not commit the murder, then they should first be put in some kind of therapy to make sure they are okay.

It should be at least 25 years before eligibility of a parole hearing. There should be a strict mental evaluation and they should be under supervision for an additional 3-5 years. Murderers must pay a large price for their actions, it should not be easy for them to be free.

If a offender, once served time in prison should go out into the world and reoffend with murder, thats where the death penalty should come in.

Yes - And we should provide more rehabilitation programs for prisoners + provided a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat to society + on going follow-ups are done once they've reintered society + should be discussed with victim's family + restorative justice options should be provided if victim's family wishes to take part of a restorative process with the offender.

Heavily dependent on circumstance, elegibility for a parole hearing should be left to the discresion of the sentencing party (typically the judge) with a recommended minimum of 10 years.

Yes and no. Provide a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat society but increase the prison time to 20+ years. It's first degree murder, they thought it out and went through with it.

Yes, inscread the amount of time to 20 or more years, and provide a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat to society

No, if we don’t want to reinstate the death penalty for heinous crimes we should require that sentences are served in its entirety

I think it depends on the circumstances of the murder. There should also be more rehabilitation programs for prisoners

Yes, if it’s there only criminal offence and put though a strict psychological evaluation which shows they aren’t a threat in society, along with making a plan for their future and make up for their past.

The entire Legal System should be overhauled.
First, better training for police and detectives. Second, Medical Professionals, and Social and Community Programs should work with the police to ensure public safety, but also the safety of the individual. Third, random mandatory economic, physical & psychological reviews, to ensure they are not at risk of becoming dirty for anyone involved in the 'case' including judges, lawyers, cops, and medical personnel.

There are too many instances where the poor, and uneducated, lose when having a bad lawyer appointed to them.
Also, bad…  Read more 'expert' witness testimony, poor police investigation, and many mitigating circumstances contribute to many people falling through the cracks.
(Ex. Sara Jessimy Kruzan, Cyntoia Brown, etc.)

It depends on their history, childhood, why they committed the act in the first place. All prisoners should have better rehabilitation programs depending on their circumstance and psychological evaluations.

if the person being killed was a child molester, a rapist, or anything of a bad nature then they deserve parole but if they killed an innocent person then they deserve life

It depends on the situation or case, including the consideration of mental health, poor investigation, long-term responsibility, and many other factors.

They should just be let go free, they did it for a reason and if they didn't it was a mistake and if they did it for a reason it was a good one.

I believe there should first a strict psychological evaluation, as well as more rehabilitation programs

No. And reinstate the death penalty for horrendous premeditated crimes. They took someone's life. It should be at the cost of their own wasting away.

It depends on what there in for murder on. If it’s a child I believe they should get the death penalty If it’s an adult and adult I believe they should go to trial and have programs for them

Yes, provided that a strict phycological evaluation shows that they are no longer a threat to society. However any heinous, premeditated crimes such as a planned murder or sexual abuse.

No exemptions for those Including but not limited to minors and the mentally ill in the case of premeditated crimes.

No, if you take a life you should be in prison for the rest of yours. I also think they need to change the prison system for more rehabilitation

if their mental illness was the cause and its been fixed or strong proof of resolution yes. We should not punish the mentally ill but instead help them heal.

It all depends on the nature of the crime (murder -- was it single or multiple, in a fit of passion, retaliatory for violent physical abuse) and how well the prisoner has been rehabilitated.

the person who commits the crime should serve the time, they took someones live that they cant get back

It depends on if the crime was towards random citizens, or one specific act of retaliation, knowing the crime will not be repeated if released,

If the individual has served at least 15 years of their confinement and is over the age of 65 and has been shown to be of no risk to society.

Depending on the circumstances, however, a prisoner committing first-degree murder should not get a second chance for something so unnecessary and awful

I would say it depends on why they killed the person. If the reason behind the murder is justified, then yes.

It depends why the murder was happened, if it was from a point of abuse or needing to escape a hamrful environment.

I think they should be provided a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat to society and be closely watched the first year out of jail.

If they have shown to change or feel remorse/guilt, with a strict psychological evaluation proving they are no longer a threat to society they should be eligible. Thought process should be considered; Did they murder for benefit? Were they tasked to do this? Is this something they wanted?

We should provided more rehabilitation, but those who commit heinous premeditated crimes such as 1st degree murder should need to serve their time fully.

I think if they show no threats and are sorry for what they did and can be helped with a service like counseling everything 2 days a week and still being Monterey for awhile until proven nothing is bad that they've done

I think the death penalty should be given to certain people who've committed heinous acts, but a psychological evaluation wouldn't hurt either.

Depending on the degree of murder they may or may not be allowed parole. 1st degree: absolute not. 2nd, 3rd: depending on the severity and the brutality of the crime. Manslaughter: Yes

No, they shouldn’t be allowed to get parole the damages they have done has already happened and can’t be taken back instead they should live out their lives in prison and wait for what judgement lies in death

If they pass a strict psychological evaluation that shows they are no longer s threat to society, sure. However they should be monitored on a scheduled basis to see if everything is fine. However, for thise who commit specific heinous premediated crimes, the death penalty should be invoked.

Yes, if the murder was an act of self defence against someone or these was an abuse situation going on

I think there should always be hearings much later in case an individual was wrongfully accused, however I don't any rehabilitation measures should be allowed - it doesn't work; criminals should be properly punished.

if they were doing it since the person that that murdered killed someone they love they probably wont do it again so they should get parole but if it was a drunk driving murder they no theh shouldnt

I think if you kill some one who was a child molester or rapist or a murder them selves you saved more lives then you took and deserve to go free

i believe if there was a reason why they killed someone then that should be a conversation. but generally no someone who ended someone’s life should never be free just like the person they killed.

If the person who was murdered deserved it, most definitely. those who murder in cold blood because they are psychopaths who want to hurt and kill innocent people for their own gratification should be given the death penatly.

I think if a life sentence in Canada is only 25 years. Then re evaluate then. Then they can atemp a hearing to see if they should be back in society

The motivation behind the crime needs to be considered heavily before and the prisoner should be given therapy while in prison before entering the rehabilitation stage, if they do chose to apply for it