How to file administrative grievances and appeals (Forms 602-1/602-2 and 602 HC), which sometimes can solve prison and parole issues and usually must be completed before a court challenge

Information on legal actions for challenging a parole denial, rescission or reversal, including common legal issues that can be raised

Information on BPH hearing procedures, including an overview of the California parole process from UnCommon Law, an organization that provides advocacy and support for people in the parole hearing process

Information about how people who are terminally ill can get released from prison either through resentencing or early parole

Information about early parole consideration for some people who are over the age of 50 (or in some cases 60)

Information on early parole consideration ("Prop. 57 parole") for some people serving sentences for non-violent crimes

UnCommon Law supports people in the BPH parole process, and publishes resources on preparing for parole suitability hearings

Information about early parole consideration and suitability factors for some people who committed crimes when they were under 26 years old