Parole.
Vote required
Two Thirds
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Pending Referral
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This constitutional amendment would remove a section of the California Constitution that currently allows for parole consideration for individuals convicted of nonviolent felonies serving state prison sentences. The amendment seeks to eliminate the existing process for awarding credits for good behavior and rehabilitation, fundamentally changing how parole decisions are made in California. This change aims to prioritize public safety and potentially avoid releases ordered by federal courts.
Key provisions
- Repeals Section 32 of Article I, which governs parole eligibility.
- Eliminates the current process for awarding credits for good behavior and rehabilitation.
- Preserves the eligibility for parole consideration for nonviolent felony offenders.
- Defines ‘full term’ for the primary offense as the longest imposed sentence, excluding enhancements.
- Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to adopt regulations to implement the changes.
Who is affected
- Individuals convicted of nonviolent felonies in California
- The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
- California voters
Notable changes
- Removal of the existing parole eligibility criteria for nonviolent felonies.
- Shift in authority regarding credit awarding for rehabilitation and good behavior.
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