Elderly Parole Program.
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Overview
This bill amends California law to create and refine the Elderly Parole Program, which reviews the parole eligibility of inmates aged 50 or older who have served at least 20 years in prison. It specifically clarifies that individuals convicted of certain sexual offenses, including rape and sodomy, are not eligible for parole under this program until they reach 60 years of age and have served 25 years of incarceration. The bill also excludes inmates sentenced under specific three-strikes laws and those serving life sentences without parole.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Elderly Parole Program for inmates 50 or older with 20+ years of incarceration.
- Specifies that individuals convicted of certain sexual offenses are ineligible for parole under this program until 60 years old and 25 years of incarceration.
- Excludes inmates sentenced under specific three-strikes laws.
- Excludes inmates serving life sentences without the possibility of parole.
- Requires the Board of Parole Hearings to consider age, time served, and diminished physical condition when evaluating parole suitability.
- Sets a minimum age of 60 and 25 years of incarceration for those convicted under sections 667.61 or 667.71 to be eligible.
- Addresses specific crimes involving peace officers, excluding those related to retaliation for official duties.
- Mandates the completion of elderly parole hearings by December 31, 2022.
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