Walter Beckworth, Plaintiffs-Appellants v. New Jersey State Parole Board, Defendant-Respondent

Summary

The New Jersey Supreme Court held that the State Parole Board’s denial of parole, accompanied by statements of reasons, satisfied due‑process requirements and that the Administrative Procedure Act does not apply to parole release proceedings. Accordingly, the Board’s discretionary authority was affirmed and the case was remanded for further adjudication of the individual appeals. Justice Sullivan, concurring, agreed with the guidelines but emphasized limits on judicial review.