The bill aims to make technical corrections to Title 16 of the Arkansas Code, specifically concerning practice, procedure, and courts. Key amendments include the renaming of the "Parole Board" to the "Post-Prison Transfer Board" and the introduction of the "Safe Arkansas App," a mobile application designed to provide information about inmates and parolees, including their eligibility for parole or post-release supervision. The app will include details such as the inmate's name, identification number, photograph, offense, and any relevant public information. Additionally, the bill clarifies the discharge process for minors on parole or post-release supervision, ensuring that their voting rights are restored upon discharge.

Further technical amendments include the correction of terminology, such as changing "Division of Correction" to "Department of Corrections," and the clarification of legal language regarding settlement agreements involving minors. The bill also addresses the maximum earned release credits for inmates and the conditions under which post-release supervision can be revoked. Overall, the bill focuses on updating and clarifying existing laws without making substantive changes, ensuring that the legal framework remains accurate and effective.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1357 Original - 1-31-2025 01:17 PM: 16-93-214, 16-93-622, 16-93-621, 16-93-1804(4), 16-93-1907(a), 16-93-1908, 16-93-1907(c), 16-93-1908(e), 16-114-401(5), 16-131-206(c)
Old version HB1357 V2 - 2-4-2025 10:53 AM: 16-93-214, 02-04-2025, 16-93-622, 16-93-621, 16-93-1804(4), 16-93-1907(a), 16-93-1908, 16-93-1907(c), 16-93-1908(e), 16-114-401(5), 16-131-206(c)
HB 1357: 16-93-214, 16-93-622, 16-93-621, 16-93-1804(4), 16-93-1907(a), 16-93-1908, 16-93-1907(c), 16-93-1908(e), 16-114-401(5), 16-131-206(c)