Michigan Department of Corrections

10/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/30/2024 19:37

A public hearing to consider the possible parole of John Scott, Jr., #162504

The Michigan Parole Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. to consider the possible parole of John Scott, Jr., #162504. The hearing will be conducted via video through Microsoft Teams.

Those planning to access the hearing must complete the online registration form no later than October 11, 2024. Instructions for accessing the public hearing can be found here.

John Scott, Jr. was sentenced to a term of Life for the crime of Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st Degree. John Scott, Jr. was sentenced on July 28, 1980, out of Kalamazoo County.

Crissa D. Blankenburg, Member of the Michigan Parole Board, will conduct the hearing under the provisions of the Lifer Law, MCLA 791.234.

When logging into the hearing, your video camera must be turned off and audio muted to eliminate distraction during the hearing.

Please be advised that recordings, photography, or screenshots of the proceeding are prohibited.

If you are a member of the news media and have questions about the hearing, please contact Jenni Riehle, Public Information Officer at 517-241-0363.