Requests (DoC / Parole

INMATE REQUESTS

1 TIM SMITH - D & A COUNSELOR 11-28-88

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1. TO: (NAME AND TITLE OF OFFICER) 2. DATE 1

Mr. Tim Smith D & A Counselor 11-28-88

3. BY: (INSTITUTIONAL NAME AND No.) 4. COUNSELOR'S NAME

Gary Lauffenberger AJ-0476 R. Vanderneck

5. WORK ASSIGNMENT 6. QUARTERS ASSIGNMENT

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7. SUBJECT: STATE COMPLETELY BUT BRIEFLY THE PROBLEM ON WHICH YOU DESIRE ASSISTANCE. GIVE DETAILS.
RE MY PLACEMENT IN D & A PROGRAM - I HAVE RECEIVED CONFIRMATION FROM SENTENCING JUDGE CONCERNING MY SENTENCE: MINIMUM DATE: 1-15-89 I AM AGAIN REQUESTING PLACEMENT A.S.A.P.
Thank you,
GL

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11-29-88
Mr. lauffenberger
I find nothing to date to officially inform me of your sentence status changes - when it is in writing let me know and I will reflect the change on the waiting list for programs. We are tentatively scheduling the next Level I Group to begin December 20th hopefully you and I will have it "official" by then to get you in this group.
Tim Smith

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2 K. JACKSON - PAROLE SERVICES 11-30-88

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Complete items Number 1 - 7. If you follow instructions in preparing your request, it can be disposed of more promptly and intelligently.

1. TO: (NAME AND TITLE OF OFFICER) 2. DATE 2

K. JACKSON - PAROLE SERVICES 11-30-88

3. BY: (INSTITUTIONAL NAME AND No.) 4. COUNSELOR'S NAME

Gary Lauffenberger AJ-0476 R. Vanderneck

5. WORK ASSIGNMENT 6. QUARTERS ASSIGNMENT

AM Kitchen B-2 - 232

7. SUBJECT: STATE COMPLETELY BUT BRIEFLY THE PROBLEM ON WHICH YOU DESIRE ASSISTANCE. GIVE DETAILS.
CONTRARY TO MY STATUS SHEET, I HAVE RECEIVED CONFIRMATION OF 2 - 4 YEAR SETENCE - MIN DATE 1-15-89
I WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOU CONCERNING PAROLE PLAN, ETC.

Thank you,
GL

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I CHECKED WITH OUR RECORDS OFFICE, AND THEY INFORM ME THAT YOUR MINIMUM DATE IS 1-15-90. THEY ALSO INFORMED ME THAT YOUR CASE IS UNDER APPEAL. IF YOU (sic) CASE IS OVERTURNED AND YOUR MINIMUM DATE IS CHANGED TO 1-15-89, I WILL BE MORE THAN GLAD TO PROCESS YOUR CASE/PLAN IN AN EXPEDITIOUS MANNER.

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K. JACKSON
DATE
11/30/88

3 KARLA JACKSON - PAROLE SERVICES 10-18-89

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Complete items Number 1 - 7. If you follow instructions in preparing your request, it can be disposed of more promptly and intelligently.

1. TO: (NAME AND TITLE OF OFFICER) 2. DATE 3

K. JACKSON - PAROLE SERVICES 10-18-89

3. BY: (INSTITUTIONAL NAME AND No.) 4. COUNSELOR'S NAME

Gary Lauffenberger AJ-0476 R. Vanderneck

5. WORK ASSIGNMENT 6. QUARTERS ASSIGNMENT

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7. SUBJECT: STATE COMPLETELY BUT BRIEFLY THE PROBLEM ON WHICH YOU DESIRE ASSISTANCE. GIVE DETAILS.
SINCE I HAVE SERVED ONE-HALF OF MY MAXIMUM SENTENCE (AS OF 9 MONTHS AGO), I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW:
1. WHY I HAVEN'T BEEN PERMITTED TO APPLY FOR PAROLE
2. WHEN I WILL BE PERMITTED TO APPLY FOR PAROLE
3. THE NAME OF YOUR IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
4. ANY OTHER STEPS I CAN TAKE TO FACILITATE THIS MATTER

Thank you,
Gary Lauffenberger

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You're scheduled to see the Parole Board next month (11 - 14 - 89). You are elegible according to the Parole Act in Pennsylvania for parole on your minimum. You will be granted an individual interview before the Board member. Your questions were answered at the parole education class held on 9/28/89 which you did not attend.

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K. Jackson
DATE
10/18/89

4 K. JACKSON - PAROLE SERVICES 10-25-89

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Complete items Number 1 - 7. If you follow instructions in preparing your request, it can be disposed of more promptly and intelligently.

1. TO: (NAME AND TITLE OF OFFICER) 2. DATE 4

KARLA JACKSON - PAROLE SERVICES 10-25-89

3. BY: (INSTITUTIONAL NAME AND No.) 4. COUNSELOR'S NAME

Gary Lauffenberger AJ-0476 R. Vanderneck

5. WORK ASSIGNMENT 6. QUARTERS ASSIGNMENT

AM Kitchen B-2 - 234

7. SUBJECT: STATE COMPLETELY BUT BRIEFLY THE PROBLEM ON WHICH YOU DESIRE ASSISTANCE. GIVE DETAILS.
Thank you for your prompt reply to my previous request (10-18-89). The reason for that request was that I had been informed thru what I consider a reliable source, of a statute which states that a prisoner whose minimum sentence exceeds one-half of his maximum sentence is elegible for parole at one-half of his maximum sentence. I have so far been unable to locate such a statute and would inquire whether you are aware of any such statute, directive, etc? I realize it is rather late to straighten this out now, but I am quite upset that everyone (staff) seems to acknowledge that mine is an illegal sentence, yet insist on proceeding on the basis that my min. date is Jan.- 90 rather than Jan. -89, and I'd like to know your superiors position on this.

Thank you,
G L

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The Parole Board does not set minimum and maximum dates. That is done by Records Office through the Department of Corrections. From what I was told your two sentences which were legal were aggregated and that this is permissible. I can do nothing, nor my Supervisor. I would suggest you write your counselor or Records Office concerning this.

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K. Jackson
DATE
10/27/89

5 KARLA JACKSON - PAROLE SERVICES 11-7-89

^FORM DC-135A COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

INMATE'S REQUEST TO STAFF MEMBER INSTRUCTIONS

Complete items Number 1 - 7. If you follow instructions in preparing your request, it can be disposed of more promptly and intelligently.

1. TO: (NAME AND TITLE OF OFFICER) 2. DATE 5

K. JACKSON - PAROLE SERVICES 11-27-89

3. BY: (INSTITUTIONAL NAME AND No.) 4. COUNSELOR'S NAME

Gary Lauffenberger AJ-0476 R. Vanderneck

5. WORK ASSIGNMENT 6. QUARTERS ASSIGNMENT

AM Kitchen B-2 - 234

7. SUBJECT: STATE COMPLETELY BUT BRIEFLY THE PROBLEM ON WHICH YOU DESIRE ASSISTANCE. GIVE DETAILS.
I would like to see you concerning job - home plans.
Also, I hope to enlighten you regarding my amended sentence, as well as Title 61 Section 316.

Thank you,
GL

8. DISPOSITION: (DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE)

NO RESPONSE!

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6 DOROTHY DANIEL RECORDS OFFICER 11-27-89

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Complete items Number 1 - 7. If you follow instructions in preparing your request, it can be disposed of more promptly and intelligently.

1. TO: (NAME AND TITLE OF OFFICER) 2. DATE 6

Dorothy Daniel - Records Officer 11-27-89

3. BY: (INSTITUTIONAL NAME AND No.) 4. COUNSELOR'S NAME

Gary Lauffenberger AJ-0476 R. Vanderneck

5. WORK ASSIGNMENT 6. QUARTERS ASSIGNMENT

AM Kitchen B-2 - 234

7. SUBJECT: STATE COMPLETELY BUT BRIEFLY THE PROBLEM ON WHICH YOU DESIRE ASSISTANCE. GIVE DETAILS.
Please put me on call-out A.S.A.P. I have information which clearly shows that the Dept. of Corrections is in error in interpreting my sentence as 3 yrs. min. - 4 yrs. max.
(Actual Sentence: 2 yrs. min. - 4 yrs. max. )

Thank you,
GL

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Mr. Lauffenberger,
I will advise Mr. Kreashko
cc: Fred Kreashko

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D. Daniel CCI
DATE
11/28/89

7 KAREN GUMMO COUNSELOR SUPER. 11-27-89

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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

INMATE'S REQUEST TO STAFF MEMBER INSTRUCTIONS

Complete items Number 1 - 7. If you follow instructions in preparing your request, it can be disposed of more promptly and intelligently.

1. TO: (NAME AND TITLE OF OFFICER) 2. DATE 7

KAREN GUMMO - COUNSELOR SUPER. 11-27-89

3. BY: (INSTITUTIONAL NAME AND No.) 4. COUNSELOR'S NAME

Gary Lauffenberger AJ-0476 R. Vanderneck

5. WORK ASSIGNMENT 6. QUARTERS ASSIGNMENT

AM Kitchen B-2 - 234

7. SUBJECT: STATE COMPLETELY BUT BRIEFLY THE PROBLEM ON WHICH YOU DESIRE ASSISTANCE. GIVE DETAILS.
I was advised a pre-parole staffing (yourself, K. Jackson, R. Vanderneck), that I would be recommended for parole on condition that I participate in level III
I would like to have a written statement to that effect including the required duration of my particapation.
I have written to Mr. Vanderneck on this matter with no response. Thank you.
GL

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Mr. Lauffenberger,
As you were verbally informed of the findings of your institutional staffing, we will not put this in written form to you. This is the purpose of staffing you.

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K. Gummo
DATE
11/27/89

8 TIM SMITH - D & A COUNSELOR 11-27-89

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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

INMATE'S REQUEST TO STAFF MEMBER INSTRUCTIONS

Complete items Number 1 - 7. If you follow instructions in preparing your request, it can be disposed of more promptly and intelligently.

1. TO: (NAME AND TITLE OF OFFICER) 2. DATE 8

TIM SMITH - COUNSELOR 11-27-89

3. BY: (INSTITUTIONAL NAME AND No.) 4. COUNSELOR'S NAME

Gary Lauffenberger AJ-0476 R. Vanderneck

5. WORK ASSIGNMENT 6. QUARTERS ASSIGNMENT

AM Kitchen B-2 - 234

7. SUBJECT: STATE COMPLETELY BUT BRIEFLY THE PROBLEM ON WHICH YOU DESIRE ASSISTANCE. GIVE DETAILS.
I have been informed by the institutional staff that level III is required for parole recommendation.
I would like to discuss my enrollment with you.
My minimum date was 1-15-89 although the Dept. of Corrections contends it is 1-15-90.

Thank you,
GL

8. DISPOSITION: (DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE)
Mr. Lauffenberger, You will be on call out, if possible, 12-18-89

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Tim Smith
DATE
12/14/89

9 TIM SMITH D & A CONSELOR 12-15-89

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INMATE'S REQUEST TO STAFF MEMBER INSTRUCTIONS

Complete items Number 1 - 7. If you follow instructions in preparing your request, it can be disposed of more promptly and intelligently.

1. TO: (NAME AND TITLE OF OFFICER) 2. DATE 9

TIM SMITH D&A COUNSELOR 12-15-89

3. BY: (INSTITUTIONAL NAME AND No.) 4. COUNSELOR'S NAME

Gary Lauffenberger AJ-0476 R. Vanderneck

5. WORK ASSIGNMENT 6. QUARTERS ASSIGNMENT

AM Kitchen B-2 - 234

7. SUBJECT: STATE COMPLETELY BUT BRIEFLY THE PROBLEM ON WHICH YOU DESIRE ASSISTANCE. GIVE DETAILS.
I sent a request form to you (I believe on 11-27-89) requesting an interview for Level III.
My minimum date was 1-15-89, although the Dept. of Corrections records it as 1-15-90.
The institution and Parole Board requires that I complete Level III.
If you cannot schedule this interview this coming week please acknowledge my request.
Thank you, GL

GL

8. DISPOSITION: (DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE)

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10 FRED KREASHKO - RECORDS OFFICER 12-15-89

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Complete items Number 1 - 7. If you follow instructions in preparing your request, it can be disposed of more promptly and intelligently.

1. TO: (NAME AND TITLE OF OFFICER) 2. DATE 10

MR. KREASHKO - RECORDS OFFICE 12-15-89

3. BY: (INSTITUTIONAL NAME AND No.) 4. COUNSELOR'S NAME

Gary Lauffenberger AJ-0476 R. Vanderneck

5. WORK ASSIGNMENT 6. QUARTERS ASSIGNMENT

AM Kitchen B-2 - 234

7. SUBJECT: STATE COMPLETELY BUT BRIEFLY THE PROBLEM ON WHICH YOU DESIRE ASSISTANCE. GIVE DETAILS.
I sent a request to D. Daniel 11-27-89 which she informed me would be referred to you. I consider this an urgent matter as it involves an error on the part of the Dept. of Corrections in interpreting my sentence which has resulted in my being nearly one year over my legal minimum sentence. I have statutory proof of this fact showing my minimum date to be 1-15-89 rather than 1-15-90. Please put me on call-out as soon as possible!

Thank you,
GL

8. DISPOSITION: (DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE)

NOTHING!

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11 FRED KREASHKO - RECORDS OFFICER 1-15-90

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Complete items Number 1 - 7. If you follow instructions in preparing your request, it can be disposed of more promptly and intelligently.

1. TO: (NAME AND TITLE OF OFFICER) 2. DATE 11

Mr. Kreashko (Records Office) 1-15-90

3. BY: (INSTITUTIONAL NAME AND No.) 4. COUNSELOR'S NAME

Gary Lauffenberger AJ-0476 R. Vanderneck

5. WORK ASSIGNMENT 6. QUARTERS ASSIGNMENT

AM Kitchen B-2 - 234

7. SUBJECT: STATE COMPLETELY BUT BRIEFLY THE PROBLEM ON WHICH YOU DESIRE ASSISTANCE. GIVE DETAILS.
I have written to you twice 11-27-89 and 12-15-89 concerning an error in my minimum sentence which has resulted in my being one year over my legal minimum sentence. Please put me on call out as soon as possible.

GL

8. DISPOSITION: (DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE)

NOTHING!

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12 TIM SMITH - D & A COUNSELOR 3-14-90

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INMATE'S REQUEST TO STAFF MEMBER INSTRUCTIONS

Complete items Number 1 - 7. If you follow instructions in preparing your request, it can be disposed of more promptly and intelligently.

1. TO: (NAME AND TITLE OF OFFICER) 2. DATE 12

Tim Smith - D&A Counselor 3-14-90

3. BY: (INSTITUTIONAL NAME AND No.) 4. COUNSELOR'S NAME

Gary Lauffenberger AJ-0476 R. Vanderneck

5. WORK ASSIGNMENT 6. QUARTERS ASSIGNMENT

AM Kitchen B-2 - 234

7. SUBJECT: STATE COMPLETELY BUT BRIEFLY THE PROBLEM ON WHICH YOU DESIRE ASSISTANCE. GIVE DETAILS.
Can you provide me with an explanation that I can relate to the Parole Board of why I am not in Level III?
Thank you,
GL

Thank you,
GL

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Mr. Lauffenberger,
You are requesting an explanation of why you are not in Level III. This is not a request for Level III programming.
On 12-18-89, I saw you in my office for an informal counseling session in which you reluctantly admitted an alcohol problem but saw no need for further treatment. This lack of motivation for treatment was pointed out to you by me, and you were informed that this made you inappropriate for Level III particapation. I also asked you to think about our session and contact me if there are any changes in your attitude. Thus far this has been your only request, and again I point out, that this is a request for an explanation not a request for treatment.
cc. DC15 Tim Smith 3-13-90

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13 KARLA JACKSON - PAROLE SERVICES 6-11-90

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Complete items Number 1 - 7. If you follow instructions in preparing your request, it can be disposed of more promptly and intelligently.

1. TO: (NAME AND TITLE OF OFFICER) 2. DATE 13

Karla Jackson - Parole Services 6-11-90

3. BY: (INSTITUTIONAL NAME AND No.) 4. COUNSELOR'S NAME

Gary Lauffenberger AJ-0476 R. Vanderneck

5. WORK ASSIGNMENT 6. QUARTERS ASSIGNMENT

AM Kitchen B-2 - 234

7. SUBJECT: STATE COMPLETELY BUT BRIEFLY THE PROBLEM ON WHICH YOU DESIRE ASSISTANCE. GIVE DETAILS.
Can you advise me whether your records indicate any change in either my minimum sentence (as a result of an acknowledgment by the Dept. of Corrections of the illegality of my sentence on No. 240 of 1986); OR
a change in my minimum parole eligibility date (as a result of an acknowledgment of the existence of Title 61 P.S. 316 - parole eligibility at one half of maximum)? Also, I'm concerned that I haven't received formal notice of the Boards latest decision regarding my parole. Am I correct to assume I must await such notice before taking appropriate action (appeal, etc)?
Thank you, GL

8. DISPOSITION: (DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE)

I have received no information from Records Office concerning change in your minimum sentence. I do not have your Board action as of yet. They are taking 4-6 weeks to return. Attached is a copy of a letter to you from our central office indicating the adjustment in your sentence, if appropriate, needs to be handled by the Records Office.

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14 FRED KREASHKO (RECORDS OFFICE 6-11-90

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Complete items Number 1 - 7. If you follow instructions in preparing your request, it can be disposed of more promptly and intelligently.

1. TO: (NAME AND TITLE OF OFFICER) 2. DATE 14

Fred Kreashko (Records Office) 6-11-90

3. BY: (INSTITUTIONAL NAME AND No.) 4. COUNSELOR'S NAME

Gary Lauffenberger AJ-0476 R. Vanderneck

5. WORK ASSIGNMENT 6. QUARTERS ASSIGNMENT

AM Kitchen B-2 - 234

7. SUBJECT: STATE COMPLETELY BUT BRIEFLY THE PROBLEM ON WHICH YOU DESIRE ASSISTANCE. GIVE DETAILS.
Can you advise me whether your records concerning my sentence indicates any change in my minimum sentence as a result of either:
1. The acknowledgment of the Dept. of Corrections of the illegality of my sentence on charge 240 of 1986;
2. A similiar acknowledgment of the existence of Title 61 316 (Prisoner whose minimum sentence exceeds one-half of maximum sentence eligible for parole at one-half of maximum sentence).
Thank you, GL

8. DISPOSITION: (DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE)

NOTHING

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