This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding community supervision and the establishment of a home confinement program for eligible inmates. Under the new provisions, the monthly supervision fee for community supervision remains set at $65, with the department retaining the discretion to adjust this fee based on the inmate's ability to pay. Additionally, the distribution of collected fees is clarified, with 70% directed to the victim compensation fund and 30% to the community corrections enhancement fund. The bill also introduces a new section that outlines the criteria and rules for a home confinement program, including eligibility requirements, application processes, and monitoring protocols.

The home confinement program is designed for inmates who have served at least one year of their sentence and meet specific criteria, such as not having prior convictions for serious offenses and maintaining a clean disciplinary record. The department is tasked with adopting rules for the program, ensuring that eligible inmates have access to necessary resources, and evaluating the program's effectiveness after its implementation. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that inmates in the home confinement program will be monitored electronically and may be subject to a supervision fee, with provisions for revocation of home confinement in case of violations or new felony offenses. The act also includes a retroactive application clause, affecting inmates with varying lengths of sentences over specified timeframes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 31-418, 41-1604.21, 35-146, 35-147, 41-2407, 31-411, 31-467.06, 41-1604.08, 41-1604.13