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AR SB457

Bill

Status

Passed

4/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Greg Leding

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Allows the Post-Prison Transfer Board to discharge from parole or post-release supervision individuals who committed offenses as minors, were given supervision terms exceeding 5 years, and have served at least 5 years without a violation

  • Removes the previous requirement that the prosecuting attorney consent to discharge before the Board can act

  • Requires the Board to notify the prosecuting attorney of the judicial district where the person was convicted when deciding to discharge someone

  • Gives prosecuting attorneys 60 days to object to the Board's discharge decision; if no objection is filed, the person is discharged; if an objection is filed, discharge is denied

  • Restores the constitutional right to vote for persons discharged under this section, unless otherwise provided by Arkansas Constitution Amendment 51

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning The Release From Parole Or Post-release Supervision Of Certain Persons Who Committed Crimes When They Were Under The Age Of Eighteen.

Last Action

Notification that SB457 is now Act 1001

4/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/20/2025
Judiciary3/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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