This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to clarify the travel allowances for individuals under home incarceration. Specifically, it introduces new legal language that permits offenders to travel to and from work, doctor appointments, religious services, court-ordered or legal appointments, and grocery stores for food and household items while they are on home confinement.

The bill also maintains existing provisions regarding the conditions under which home incarceration may be ordered by circuit or magistrate courts, including the potential for electronic monitoring and the limitations on the duration of home confinement. Overall, the legislation aims to provide clearer guidelines for the movement of individuals serving home incarceration sentences.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 62-11B-4