House Bill No. by Representative Chenevert amends R.S. 15:574.4.1(D)(2) to modify the conditions under which parole may be granted to prisoners. The bill changes the maximum extension of a prisoner's release date from nine months to twelve months if the parole committee determines that the prisoner must complete rehabilitative programs to ensure public safety and enhance their chances of success. Additionally, the bill introduces the option for conditional parole, allowing the committee to delay release for up to twenty-four months pending the completion of specific rehabilitative programs, including regional reentry programs and workforce development programs at designated correctional facilities.

The proposed law requires that upon completion of the designated program, the prisoner must appear before the parole board for a final decision regarding the conditional grant of parole. This change aims to provide a structured pathway for prisoners to receive necessary rehabilitation before their release, thereby promoting public safety and successful reintegration into society.

Statutes affected:
HB394 Original: 15:1(D)(2)