Parole.
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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 extends the review period for parole decisions in California. Currently, the Board of Parole Hearings and the Governor have 30 days to review parole decisions, but this amendment would add an additional 30-day delay for individuals convicted of violent felonies participating in early parole programs. The Governor retains the authority to affirm, modify, or reverse these decisions, reporting their actions to the Legislature.
Key provisions
- Extends the review period for parole decisions to 60 days.
- Applies this extended review period to individuals convicted of violent felonies eligible for early parole programs.
- The Governor can still affirm, modify, or reverse parole decisions during the extended review period.
- Defines ‘violent felony’ based on a list of felonies in the Penal Code.
- The Governor must report parole decisions to the Legislature.
Who is affected
- Individuals sentenced to indeterminate terms for murder.
- Individuals convicted of violent felonies.
- The Board of Parole Hearings.
- The Governor’s Office.
- The California Legislature.
Notable changes
- Adds an additional 30-day review period for parole decisions involving violent felonies.
- Expands the Governor’s authority to review and potentially alter parole decisions.
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