An Act establishing mandatory post release supervision in the Commonwealth
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to require the state to implement mandatory post-release supervision for individuals released from prison. The goal is to help formerly incarcerated people successfully reintegrate into society and reduce recidivism. It aims to provide support and monitoring to those released, potentially including supervision, counseling, and job training, to minimize the risk of re-offending.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Correction to establish a post-release supervision program.
- Specifies criteria for individuals eligible for post-release supervision.
- Outlines the responsibilities of supervising officers.
- Mandates reporting requirements for both individuals under supervision and supervising officers.
- Establishes a process for reviewing and modifying supervision plans.
- Includes provisions for addressing violations of supervision conditions.
- Requires the Department of Correction to collect and analyze data on post-release supervision outcomes.
- Authorizes funding for the program.
Who is affected
- Formerly incarcerated individuals
- Corrections Department staff
- Supervising officers
- Judiciary
- The general public (through potential impact on crime rates)
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Sponsors
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7 on record
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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