WHAT TO KNOW

The hearing is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. ET Thursday, and a livestream will be available at USATODAY.com.

Quick decision expected

The O.J. Simpson murder trial in 1995 lasted a little more than eight months. Thursday’s parole hearing could be over in less than an hour.

A free man — or not

If granted parole, Simpson will be eligible for release as soon as Oct. 1. If denied, he likely will have to wait between one year and three years before getting another hearing.