AK SB34

Changes probation officer recommendations from mandatory ("shall") to discretionary ("may") when terminating probation early; removes prior requirement that defendants have no violations found by court during specified period and instead requires current compliance with all probation conditions.

Establishes a compliance credit program allowing probationers and parolees to earn a deduction of up to one-third of their supervision period for complying with conditions; excludes those convicted of unclassified felonies, sex offenses, felonies against persons, and domestic violence crimes.

Modifies discretionary parole eligibility by changing the required time served from one-third to one-half of the active term of imprisonment for certain sentences under AS 12.55.125(a) or (b).

Allows driver's license restoration after 10 years of revocation if the person has not been convicted of driving-related offenses or felonies in the preceding 10 years, except for those convicted of violent crimes under AS 11.41.100-11.41.210.

Requires the Department of Corrections to develop a needs assessment of rehabilitative services and report to the legislature by January 31, 2020; takes effect July 1, 2019.