AR HB1350

Changes judicial transfer language in § 12-27-127(a) to require commitments "shall" specify transfer to Department of Community Correction or be treated as regular Department of Correction commitments.

Amends § 16-90-402 to require county sheriffs deliver defendants with standardized sentencing orders and allows electronic transmission of sentencing orders by circuit clerks to correctional facilities when electronic filing is available.

Increases notice period for inmate discharge from Department of Community Correction from 7 days to 45 days before discharge date, allowing prosecutors and Parole Board 30 days to file objections to early discharge.

Modifies § 16-93-618(d) to limit meritorious good time eligibility to persons sentenced under subdivisions (a)(1)(A)-(E) rather than (a)(1)(A)-(H).

Expands definition of "approved electronic monitoring or supervising device" in § 16-93-708(a)(1) to include any technology approved by Board of Corrections that can track location and monitor offender whereabouts, rather than only recording home presence.