Senate Bill No. 215, introduced by Senator McMath, seeks to provide post-conviction relief for inmates convicted by non-unanimous jury verdicts by establishing a Special Committee on Parole for Non-unanimous Jury Convictions within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. This committee will be composed of three retired appellate court judges or supreme court justices, one retired district attorney, and one retired public defender, all appointed by the governor. The committee's primary responsibility will be to review parole applications from individuals with non-unanimous jury convictions, assess whether these convictions resulted in a miscarriage of justice, and ensure that victims have access to necessary services throughout the process.

The bill outlines specific procedures for filing applications, requiring petitioners to submit a certified copy of their trial records and allowing for teleconference testimony. Applications must be filed within one year of the bill's effective date, and any decision made by the committee regarding parole is final and not subject to appeal. A unanimous vote from the committee members is required to grant parole based on a non-unanimous jury verdict. The provisions of this act will expire three years after its effective date, and its implementation is dependent on legislative funding. The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated time for gubernatorial action has lapsed.