SB245 Summary

• Expands parole eligibility restrictions to include persons convicted of manslaughter, requiring they complete 85 percent of their sentence or serve 15 years, whichever is less, before parole consideration.

• Applies the manslaughter restriction only to convictions occurring on or after March 21, 2001, and only when manslaughter involves the use or attempted use of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument.

• Makes technical and nonsubstantive revisions to Section 15-22-28 to update code language to current statutory style, including clarifications of board duties and Department of Corrections responsibilities.

• Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.