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AR SB201

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jon Woods

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Origin

Senate

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that a sentence not be the result of a jury or bench verdict for parole eligibility with electronic monitoring
  • Renumbers and reorganizes eligibility criteria for inmates to be released on parole using electronic monitoring under Arkansas Code § 16-93-711(b)(1)(A)
  • Maintains existing eligibility requirements including 120 days served, approved parole plan, Class C or D felony conviction, and restrictions on crimes of violence, sex offenses, and methamphetamine-related convictions
  • Keeps restrictions on eligibility for inmates convicted of crimes involving threats of violence, bodily harm, crimes resulting in death, or those who previously failed drug court programs

Legislative Description

Concerning The Electronic Monitoring Of Parolees.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/2/2015

Full Bill Text

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