Terry E. Barnard was elected the chairman of Georgia’s Parole Board by his colleagues on the State Board of Pardons and Paroles at the June monthly Board meeting. Chairman Barnard's seventh term as chairman began on July 1, 2021. He will become the third longest serving chair in Georgia Parole Board history at the completion of the new term.
Board Member Jacqueline Bunn was elected to serve as Vice Chair.
Chairman Barnard’s leadership continues to be recognized by his colleagues.
“Serving as chairman of this respected board is no small thing and I consider it an honor that the members have again asked me to serve,” stated Barnard.
Chairman Barnard was first appointed to the Parole Board in 2010. He has twice received full term appointments. Of his 11 years on the board, he has served six as chairman.
Under his leadership, the agency continues to be among the nation’s parole leaders in the
percentage of successful parole completions.
“Our 73% parole completion success rate remains well above the national average because our members vote cases based on public safety,” Barnard stated. “We continue to follow scientific guidelines regarding parole decisions. Our decisions are data-driven and informed,” he added.
“We, as a parole board, continue to protect the public, serve victims and provide offenders with opportunities for positive change,” said Barnard.
Chairman Barnard served sixteen years in the state legislature prior to his appointment to the Parole Board. His legislative experience and knowledge of the Georgia Department of Corrections continues to serve the Parole Board and the state extremely well.
Terry Barnard: https://pap.georgia.gov/board-members/terry-e-barnard.
Ms. Bunn praised Chairman Barnard’s leadership during the pandemic as she accepted her leadership role with the Board.
“I am honored to have been elected to this leadership role. I look forward to moving forward in a very positive way. We have an exceptional board right now, and I think we are going to serve the citizens of Georgia quite well,” she stated.
Attorney Jacqueline Bunn has served on the Parole Board since July of 2016. She was appointed to a seven-year term in December of 2016. She previously served as the Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC), after receiving a gubernatorial appointment in 2013. She also serves on the Georgia Commission on Family Violence. Ms. Bunn is the Board’s designee to the CJCC and serves on the CJCC Executive Board and as Chair of the Crime Victims Compensation Board. She is a licensed attorney and served as an assistant attorney general with the Georgia Department of Law and as a Deputy Director of Legal Services for the Department of Public Safety.
Jacqueline Bunn:
https://pap.georgia.gov/board-members/jacqueline-bunn-esq.
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