[Albion Wilde]

The parole officials are sworn to enforce the regulations of their department. It can be clearly demonstrated that they failed to do so. And it can be shown that their failure to do so constituted proximate -- or at least contributory -- cause of this woman's kidnapping. That comprises criminal negligence, and should be actionable. What better way to hold these bureaucrats liable for their misjudgments?

Can she mount a civil case, like the Goldmans did with OJ after the criminal trial failed to produce justice?

[IronJack]

Many public agencies are exempt from liability, or at least shielded to a large extent from nuisance suits. But where a pattern of criminal negligence, incompetence, or malfeasance exists, I would think there are fertile grounds for civil liability. The burden of proof on the plaintiff would be high, but in a case like this, I think it would be demonstrable.