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Portrait of James M. Kelcourse

Kelcourse, James M.

Board MemberRepublicanExecutive Office of Public Safety and Security

Official Record

  • Year Started Current Position 2022
  • Years in Current Position 5
  • Job Description The Parole Board’s mission is to promote public safety through supervised, conditional release of inmates to the community, so that a successful transition from confinement to discharge from parole provides a basis for continued responsible conduct. We serve the public, victims, inmates, parolees, and petitioners throughout the Commonwealth by conducting face-to-face parole release hearings, providing notice and assistance to victims, supervising parolees in the community, and providing reentry services to those leaving custody with no mandated post-release supervision.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth 1/21/1974
  • Place of Birth Quincy
  • Marital Status Married
  • Children 2

Education & Career

  • Education
    • BS/BA, Management, Villanova University
    • JD, Massachusetts School of Law
  • Previous Employment
    • Former Massachusetts State Representative
    • City Counselor, Amerbury, MA (2010-20140
    • Planning Board, Amesbury, MA (2008-2009)