HB303 Summary

• Distinguishes parole revocation penalties based on whether the violation involves a new crime or is a technical violation.

• For revocations based on a new crime (except certain traffic offenses), the Board of Pardons and Parole may require the parolee to serve the remainder of their original sentence in prison.

• For technical violations, a parolee may serve a maximum of 90 days in prison, after which parole is automatically reinstated, unless the parolee has three or more prior technical violation revocations (then reinstatement is discretionary).

• Creates the position of Parole Revocation Hearing Officer within the state Merit System, with the board authorized to appoint up to three officers, including attorneys with minimum 3 years' criminal law experience.

• Applies retroactively to individuals whose parole was revoked for technical violations prior to the effective date, entitling them to parole reinstatement.