HB 2128 -- PAROLE ELIGIBILITY

SPONSOR: Mackey

This bill authorizes a parole hearing for certain offenders who have served 30 years or more in a correctional facility. The criteria for eligibility are specified in the bill.

Criteria for release of an offender are also specified in the bill and include good conduct while incarcerated, demonstrated self- rehabilitation, a workable parole plan, and an appropriate risk factor and mental health score. Offenders released will be subject to a minimum five year supervision period by the Parole Board.

This bill is the same as HB 472 (2023) and HB 2134 (2022).

Statutes affected:
Introduced (2957H.01): 217.745