HB 2563
Provide that someone guilty of a crime where victim was a police officer in performance of duties is ineligible for parole
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- Passed House of Delegates
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- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill amends West Virginia law to make individuals ineligible for parole if they have committed a crime where the victim was a police officer performing their duties. Specifically, it applies to felonies involving the use, presentment, or brandishing of a firearm against a police officer, as well as certain other violent crimes. The bill also includes provisions related to parole hearings, rehabilitation programs, and reporting requirements for the Parole Board.
Key provisions
- Individuals convicted of felonies involving the use, presentment, or brandishing of a firearm against a police officer in the performance of their duties are ineligible for parole.
- The bill expands the definition of ‘felony crime of violence against the person’ to include specific offenses.
- Inmates serving sentences for crimes involving a firearm are ineligible for parole until they have served a minimum of three years.
- The Parole Board must consider an inmate’s criminal record, conduct, and rehabilitation efforts before making a parole decision.
- The bill outlines requirements for the Parole Board to develop and maintain a list of rehabilitative programs available to parolees.
- Parolees must participate in a county litter control program as a condition of parole.
- The bill mandates that the Parole Board notify the sentencing judge and prosecuting attorney of any pardon, reprieve, or commutation applications.
Who is affected
- Individuals convicted of crimes, particularly violent crimes involving law enforcement.
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Primary sponsor
Linville
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