Criminal
Dec. 16, 2009
Parole Court Sends Thousands to Prison
In California's closed-door parolee court system, due process concerns are few and even those limited rights have at times been trampled, raising essential questions about whether the system is fair.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
LOS ANGELES - Imagine you're a defendant in a court system where hearings take place in prison, behind closed doors, while you are shackled to the floor.
You get an attorney who can subpoena witnesses, but the court doesn't compel them to show up. Hearsay evidence from law enforcement is allowed, and you can be convicted without being allowed to confront your accuser.
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