An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for investigation of circumstances of offense and for parole procedure.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies Pennsylvania’s law regarding parole procedures and the confidentiality of records related to parole decisions. It establishes that records provided to the Board of Probation and Parole by public officials are confidential and privileged, protecting them from subpoenas and release to offenders. The bill also requires the board to provide a brief explanation of the reasons for parole approval or denial, including areas of emphasis for future review and programming recommendations.
Key provisions
- Establishes confidentiality and privilege for records provided to the Board of Probation and Parole by public officials.
- Protects parole review materials from subpoenas and discovery.
- Requires the board to provide a brief statement of reasons for parole approval or denial.
- Mandates the inclusion of areas of emphasis and recommended programming in denial decisions.
- Specifies that board decisions must be recorded and filed with the board and made available for public inspection.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole
- Offenders subject to parole review
- Public officials providing information to the Board
- Legal professionals involved in parole proceedings
Notable changes
- Strengthens the confidentiality protections for parole review materials.
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- Pn 1561 Html
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8 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Judith Schwank
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