Parole.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Public Safety
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to modify the process by which California inmates are granted parole, particularly for those convicted of violent felonies serving indeterminate or determinate prison terms. It requires the Governor to reverse parole decisions for certain violent felonies, mandates annual reporting by the Board of Parole Hearings, and requires recording and transcription of parole hearings. The bill also changes the process for requesting an earlier parole hearing and strengthens the Board’s consideration of factors related to the crime and victim’s safety. This bill will only take effect if a related constitutional amendment is approved by voters.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Governor to reverse parole decisions for inmates convicted of violent felonies serving indeterminate or determinate prison terms under specific circumstances.
- Requires the Board of Parole Hearings to provide an annual report to the Legislature and publish it on its website, detailing voting records and appearance of prosecuting agencies.
- Mandates the recording and transcription of all parole, en banc, and rescission hearings, with recordings retained indefinitely.
- Changes the process for requesting an earlier parole hearing, requiring a ‘material and substantial change in circumstances’ and a 5-year waiting period.
- Requires the Board to consider the degree of violence involved and the vulnerability of the victim when determining parole suitability.
- Requires the Board to set a hearing at 5 years after a denial for certain offenses involving victims under 14.
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