In Re Parole Application of William Hawley

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the Appellate Division's judgment that the State Parole Board's grant of parole to William Hawley was not arbitrary or capricious and that a prosecutor has the right to appeal such a decision. The Court also held that the Board is not required to provide the prosecutor with a statement of reasons for granting parole, although it may do so as a matter of policy.