SB 808
Establishing Justice Reinvestment Task Force
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 808 establishes the West Virginia Justice Reinvestment Task Force to comprehensively analyze the state’s adult justice system and develop recommendations for improvement. The task force will include representatives from various sectors, such as law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and the public, including individuals with lived experience in the justice system. It is tasked with creating a final report with recommendations by January 2026 and will provide ongoing progress reports to the Governor and the Legislature. The task force will also coordinate with the Council of State Governments Justice Center for technical assistance.
Key provisions
- Creates the West Virginia Justice Reinvestment Task Force.
- The Task Force will analyze the state’s adult justice system.
- The Task Force will consider recommendations regarding bail, sentencing, supervision, and correctional programming.
- The Task Force will include representatives from the Governor, Supreme Court of Appeals, Department of Corrections, Division of Administrative Services, Parole Board, Behavioral Health, Legislature, courts, law enforcement, and the public.
- The Governor will designate the Task Force chair.
- The Task Force must submit a final report and recommendations by January 15, 2026.
- The Task Force will hold quarterly meetings, either in-person or online.
- The Task Force will terminate one year after submitting its final report.
Who is affected
- West Virginia residents
- The criminal justice system
- Law enforcement agencies
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