This bill amends current law to mandate the detention of parolees and the initiation of revocation proceedings if they are arrested or indicted for assaulting a law enforcement officer or for threatening to kill or cause physical harm to a law enforcement officer or their family. The bill specifies that the threat must be made with the intent to instill imminent fear of death or physical harm in the officer, under circumstances that would lead the officer to believe the threat is immediate and likely to be carried out. Additionally, the bill extends these provisions to include threats or assaults against retired law enforcement officers due to their previous status.

The bill modifies existing language regarding the conditions under which parole may be revoked, particularly in cases involving serious new charges. It allows for immediate action by the chairman of the parole board or their designee upon notification from law enforcement, bypassing the previous requirement that new charges must have a trial-level disposition before parole can be revoked. This change aims to enhance public safety by ensuring that parolees who pose a threat to law enforcement are swiftly dealt with through the revocation process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 30:4-123.60