The bill amends the law regarding the discharge from parole or post-release supervision for individuals who committed crimes as minors. It allows the Post-Prison Transfer Board to discharge a person from parole or post-release supervision if they have served at least five years without any violations and were originally sentenced to a term exceeding five years. The language has been updated to clarify that the board must notify the prosecuting attorney of the judicial district where the conviction occurred before making a discharge decision.

Additionally, the bill establishes a process for the prosecuting attorney to object to the board's decision. If the prosecuting attorney does not object within sixty days of notification, the individual will be discharged. However, if there is an objection, the discharge will not proceed. The bill also ensures that individuals discharged under this provision will have their constitutional right to vote restored, unless otherwise specified by the Arkansas Constitution.

Statutes affected:
Old version SB457 V2 - 4-14-2025 01:54 PM: 16-93-622
Old version SB457 Original - 3-13-2025 04:01 PM: 16-93-622
SB 457: 16-93-622
Act 1001: 16-93-622