AK HB51

Establishes earned compliance credit programs allowing probationers to earn one day of credit for each three-day period of compliance with probation conditions, with credits reducing the probation period.

Establishes similar earned compliance credit programs for parolees, earning one day of credit for each three-day period of compliance with parole conditions to reduce parole periods.

Changes probation officer duties from mandatory to discretionary recommendation for early discharge when defendants meet specified requirements, and removes certain historical prerequisites like minimum time served.

Prohibits sex offenders from enrolling in earned compliance credit programs for both probation and parole, and requires forfeiture of all previously earned credits upon violation of conditions.

Takes effect July 1, 2019, with applicability limited to sentences, probation orders, and parole orders imposed or granted on or after the effective date.