[header] How to write a parole letter [title] Understand what you must say. [step] Offenders write letters in support of their own parole for a variety of reasons. One common reason is that the inmate fears getting nervous at the hearing or doesn't express himself well orally. 
If this is the case, then you should write a letter. Parole boards are looking for offenders to say certain things in their letters : [substeps] Take responsibility.