The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 244.44, regarding the application of earned incentive release credits for individuals incarcerated under the Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act. It establishes that while earned incentive release credits are included in calculating the term of imprisonment, they do not affect the supervised release term, which remains unchanged. The maximum amount of earned credits that can be applied is set at 17 percent of the total executed sentence, and it cannot reduce the term of imprisonment to less than half of the executed sentence.

A significant change introduced by this bill is the revocability of earned incentive credits. Previously, these credits were considered nonrevocable once earned; however, the new language allows the commissioner of corrections to revoke these credits if the individual violates facility rules or commits a criminal act while incarcerated. This amendment aims to enhance accountability among incarcerated individuals and ensure compliance with facility regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 244.44