This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to establish stricter regulations regarding good conduct deductions from sentences for certain inmates. Specifically, it stipulates 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 includes provisions for the calculation of good time for eligible inmates, stating that they may earn one day of good time for each day served in custody. It clarifies that good time cannot be granted for time served on parole or bond. Furthermore, the bill introduces definitions for "felony crime of violence against the person" and "felony offense where the victim was a minor child," which are used to determine eligibility for good time deductions. The legislation aims to enhance public safety by ensuring that certain offenders are closely monitored post-release and do not benefit from sentence reductions for good conduct.

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