This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to establish stricter regulations regarding good conduct deductions from sentences for certain inmates. Specifically, it states that inmates sentenced to life, as well as those convicted of specific offenses related to crimes against the person, sexual offenses, child abuse, or human trafficking, are ineligible for good time deductions. Additionally, the bill mandates that all inmates who are not eligible for good time must undergo one year of mandatory post-release supervision after reaching their calculated discharge date. During this supervision period, all released inmates will be subject to electronic or GPS monitoring.

The bill also clarifies the definitions of eligible and ineligible felony offenses for good time deductions and outlines the procedures for calculating good time. It includes provisions for the commissioner of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation to adopt policies for implementing mandatory supervision and specifies that certain felony offenses will require additional scrutiny regarding post-release supervision. Furthermore, the bill provides immunity to the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation from liability related to good time calculations and awards prior to the effective date of the amendments.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15A-4-17