This legislative bill seeks to reform Nebraska's correctional services by abolishing the Division of Parole Supervision and the position of Director of Supervision and Services, transferring their responsibilities to the Department of Correctional Services and its Director. The bill aims to address overcrowding in the correctional system, remove outdated provisions, and harmonize existing laws. Key changes include the deletion of references to the Division of Parole Supervision, consolidating authority under the Department of Correctional Services, and enhancing collaboration with the Office of Probation Administration to improve community corrections programs. The bill also introduces new provisions for the establishment of community work release and reentry centers, emphasizing the importance of individualized reentry planning and access to evidence-based interventions.

Additionally, the bill mandates comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and risks, focusing on education, employment, housing, mental health, and substance abuse. It replaces references to the "Division of Parole Supervision" with "Department of Correctional Services" throughout various sections, reflecting a shift in terminology and responsibilities. The bill outlines the operational standards for reentry centers, establishes a Reentry Continuity Advisory Board, and introduces a pilot program for addressing technical parole violations. Overall, the legislation aims to modernize Nebraska's correctional framework, improve the management of probation and parole systems, and enhance the reentry process for offenders, ultimately promoting public safety and reducing recidivism.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28-322, 29-2246, 29-2252, 29-2261, 29-2935, 29-4019, 47-624, 47-624.01, 47-627, 47-629, 47-903, 47-908, 47-919, 47-1102, 47-1103, 47-1104, 47-1105, 47-1106, 47-1107, 47-1108, 47-1109, 47-1110, 47-1111, 47-1113, 47-1114, 47-1115, 47-1116, 47-1117, 47-1119, 71-961, 71-3426, 71-3430, 81-1401, 83-170, 83-171, 83-171.01, 83-173, 83-174.03, 83-174.04, 83-174.05, 83-192, 83-962