AR SB820

Establishes home confinement and electronic monitoring as an alternative to imprisonment for first-time, nonviolent felony offenders sentenced to the Department of Correction

Makes persons immediately eligible for home confinement and electronic monitoring if they have no prior felony convictions and their offense does not involve violence or require sex offender registration

Allows circuit courts to override eligibility and impose imprisonment if they make specific written findings, including factors such as risk of reoffense, need for institutional treatment, defendant's criminal history, and lack of remorse

Requires persons serving home confinement sentences to accrue parole credits and follow parole rules the same as incarcerated individuals

Directs the Board of Corrections to establish policies and procedures for home confinement and electronic monitoring, including reporting requirements, terms, and conditions of service