Upon completion of the minimum term, an inmate is eligible to be considered for parole when he or she presents an acceptable parole plan unless the board determines that the inmate is not parolable pursuant to RCW 9.95.100. The board may waive the requirement for a preparole investigation if appropriate.

An acceptable parole plan must include:

(1) Legal means of support (family, friends, job, school, grant, etc.);

(2) Suitable residence;

(3) Agreement to comply with standard or special conditions of parole, if deemed necessary by the board, to aid reintegration into the community and reduce the potential to re-offend.