This bill amends section 83-1,100.03 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to enhance the reporting requirements for the Department of Correctional Services and the Board of Parole. It mandates that by February 1 of each year, the board and department must electronically submit a comprehensive report to the Legislature, the Supreme Court, and the Governor. The report will now include detailed information on offenders sentenced to the department, such as the percentage who complete their sentences without supervision, characteristics of those individuals, and recommendations for policy changes. Additionally, it will provide data on inmates eligible for parole, reasons for their incarceration, parole revocations, and the costs associated with parole versus incarceration.

The bill emphasizes the importance of supervision for parolees, requiring a minimum of nine months of supervision and the use of validated risk assessments to inform parole decisions. It also establishes a list of individuals eligible for parole who are expected to complete their sentences without supervision, which will aid in their placement in community work release and reentry centers. The original section 83-1,100.03 is repealed, reflecting the updates and changes made by this legislation.