"The mission of the United States Parole Commission is to promote public safety and strive for justice and fairness in the exercise of its authority to release and supervise offenders under its jurisdiction." - The United States Parole Commission
Commissioner Cranston Mitchell was confirmed on August 7, 2009, for a term of six years. On July 28, 2009, the Judiciary Committee reported the nomination to the Senate.
Commissioner J. Patricia Wilson Smoot was confirmed on September 16, 2010, for a term of six years. On July 20, 2010, the Judiciary Committee reported the nomination to the Senate.
On May 23, 2011, President Obama nominated Charles T. Massarone to be a Commissioner of the United States Parole Commission for a term of six years.
