California sentenced Jeff to 15 years-to-life in prison for second-degree murder. He must serve a minimum of 10 years in prison under this sentence before he is eligible for parole. Jeff is now well past that time. Jeff was eligible to be released as early as April 29, 2003.

Jeff appeared before the Parole Board on November 18, 2002. At that time, he was denied with a two-year denial.

Jeff appeared before the Parole Board again on May 23, 2005. At this time, he also received a two-year denial of parole with the Parole Board indicating that Jeff's crime was of the worst magnitude.

Jeff is scheduled to appear for a third time in June, 2007. The Board of Prison Terms' only concern is whether a life inmate still poses a threat to society. This is clearly not the case with Jeff. The friends and family of Mr. Rizzo, as well as the friends and family of Jeff, feel that Jeff should be released and have written many letters to the Parole Board indicating exactly how they feel about Jeff's continued incarceration. If you would like to help Jeff obtain parole, you can Sign the Parole Jeff Perrotte 2007 Petition. In addition, you can also write to the Parole Board and the Governor of California at the following addresses:

“P.J” Office Technician Lifer-Desk
Level 2 Records
BPH Desk
Regarding: Jeff Perrotte H89472
California Correctional Institution
PO Box 1031
Tehachapi, California 93581

Governor Schwarzenegger
% Peter Siggins, Legal Affairs Secretary
Sacramento, CA 95814

You can also write to your local member of Congress California Assembly member.
State Senator Jim Battin
73-710 Fred Waring Drive No. ll2
Palm Desert, CA 92260