This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding the transition program for eligible inmates. Under the existing law, the Department of Corrections (DOC) is required to establish a transition program that provides services for up to 90 days. The bill modifies this by changing the language to specify that the transition services will be provided for "not more than ninety days" and introduces a new provision allowing DOC to grant a one-time extension of up to an additional 90 days for inmates who meet specific criteria.

The new criteria for extending transition services include the DOC's determination that the inmate requires additional treatment to address their criminogenic needs, the use of an empirically validated instrument by the contracted service provider to assess the inmate's risk of recidivism, and the submission of an updated individualized service plan by the provider to the DOC. These changes aim to enhance the support provided to inmates during their transition back into the community.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 31-281