SB 356
Elderly parole program.
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Bill overview
This bill amends California’s parole system to create an Elderly Parole Program. It raises the minimum age for eligibility to 60 years old and requires a minimum of 25 years of incarceration instead of 20. The bill also mandates that the Board of Parole Hearings consider photographs, including crime scene and autopsy photos, when evaluating elderly inmates for parole eligibility under a life sentence. This change aims to provide a more tailored review process for older, long-term incarcerated individuals.
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