This bill amends section 83-1,100.03 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, focusing on the requirements for reports by the Department of Correctional Services and the Board of Parole. The legislation mandates that the board, in consultation with the department, adopt rules to reduce the number of inmates who serve their entire sentence without supervision upon release. It emphasizes the importance of a minimum of nine months of supervision for parolees and requires that inmates eligible for parole be assessed for their risk of reoffending, which will inform their release decisions.
Additionally, the bill introduces new reporting requirements that must be submitted electronically by February 1 each year. The report will now include detailed information such as the percentage of offenders released without supervision, characteristics of these individuals, and recommendations for policy changes. It will also provide data on inmates eligible for parole, reasons for revocations, and the costs associated with parole versus incarceration. The original section of the statute is repealed, indicating a complete overhaul of the reporting process and requirements.