Board of Probation and Parole
3400 Knipp Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone:
(573)-751-8488
Fax:
(573)-751-8501
Email:
DOC.MissouriParoleBoard@doc.mo.gov
Website:
https://doc.mo.gov/divisions/parole-board
Details on Board or Commission
Authority:
RSMo 217.665
Department:
Corrections
Mission:
The Missouri Parole Board supports safe communities by providing evidence-based decisions that enable parolees to become productive citizens.
Function:
The Missouri Parole Board is responsible for determining whether a person confined in the Department of Corrections shall be paroled or conditionally released and the conditions of release.
SubCommittees:
none
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings:
6200
Location of meetings:
3400 Knipp Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109
Duration of meetings:
varying
Preparation time for meetings:
not applicable
Total time commitment:
Full-time
Details on Members
Total members:
7
Appointed members:
7
Term length:
6 years
Compensation:
Members receive salary and reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements:
Members must be persons of recognized integrity and honor, known to possess education and ability in decision making through career experience.
Political Requirements:
yes, not more than 4 members may be members of the same political party
Geographic Requirements:
no
Senate Consent Required:
Yes
Members
Mr. William Clark Hardin(R)
Member 1
Saint Charles
Term begins: Mar 14, 2024
Term expires: Sep 28, 2029
Mr. Martin Rucker(D)
Member 2
St. Joseph
Term begins: May 5, 2016
Term expires: Apr 26, 2022
Vacant Slot
Member 3
Mr. Anthony Helfrecht
Chair
Member 4
Columbia
Term begins: Mar 14, 2024
Term expires: Feb 25, 2030
Mr. Paul Fitzwater(R)
Member 5
Potosi
Term begins: Apr 30, 2020
Term expires: Apr 27, 2026
Mr. James Kent Oberkrom(R)
Member 6
Clinton
Term begins: Mar 13, 2025
Term expires: Aug 28, 2028
Ms. Jamilah Nasheed(D)
Member 7
St. Louis
Term begins: Jan 4, 2022
Term expires: Jan 3, 2028