AR SB617

Requires Department of Correction, Department of Community Correction, and Parole Board to post research studies and reports on population projections, recidivism, and cost-benefit analysis of evidence-based practices on their websites, with data removable after five years.

Mandates Department of Correction post inmate information on public website including offense, sentence, disciplinary records after July 1, 2015, risk assessment scores after April 1, 2015, custody status, photograph, felony conviction summary, protective orders, completed programs, and parole eligibility date.

Requires Department of Community Correction post information about probationers, parolees, and absconders who evaded supervision including offense, sentence, risk assessments, photographs, disciplinary violations, and previous revocation offenses.

Directs Parole Board post information about inmates being considered for parole at least six months before eligibility date, including inmate name, photograph, hearing date, probation or parole revocation history, and links to Department of Correction inmate information.

Establishes that Department of Community Correction must track persons serving suspended sentences, notify prosecuting attorneys of non-compliance, and circuit courts must notify department of all suspended sentences imposed; declares emergency clause making act effective upon approval.