The bill repeals provisions that assess costs for women in the community corrections program for women offenders. Specifically, it eliminates financial penalties related to prostitution-related offenses for defendants charged under certain statutes. The act aims to alleviate the financial burden on women participating in the community corrections program. Additionally, the bill establishes a community correctional program specifically for women offenders within the Department of Corrections, allowing women sentenced to two years or less, or those awaiting trial, to participate in a community confinement program. The program director is responsible for creating individualized rehabilitation plans for each participant, which must be approved by the Department of Corrections and the sentencing judge. The bill also outlines the supervision of participants and the consequences for any violations of the program's terms. This act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
296: 42-56-20.3