HB 4429
Create a prison work pilot program
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill proposes to establish a pilot program for a work/incarceration prison in West Virginia. It outlines eligibility requirements for offenders, including those sentenced to two years or less and excluding violent or sex-related crimes. The program would allow for a sentence reduction for participation and includes provisions for rule enforcement, potential expansion, and an annual evaluation by the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Key provisions
- Establishes a pilot work/incarceration prison program.
- Defines eligibility criteria for offenders participating in the program.
- Allows for a 20% reduction in sentence for offenders who successfully complete the program.
- Specifies consequences for rule violations, including an additional year of incarceration.
- Authorizes the Division of Corrections to develop operational rules and reporting requirements.
- Provides for a suggested initial appropriation of $500,000.
- Permits the acceptance of offenders from other counties with a fee structure.
- Requires an annual evaluation of the pilot program's effectiveness.
Who is affected
- Adult offenders
- West Virginia Department of Corrections
- County governments (potentially)
- Correctional facilities
- Judicial authorities
Notable changes
- Creates a new category of correctional facility focused on work and rehabilitation.
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