AR SB537

Supervised offenders on probation, parole, or post-release supervision can earn 5 days of sentence reduction for every 30-day period they maintain eligible employment of at least 130 verifiable wage-earning hours

Employment must be documented with pay stubs, employment letters, contracts, or other verification, which community supervision officers must verify and record within 5 working days

Credits cannot be earned during the final 60 days before the adjusted sentence end date, and supervision officers must notify the sentencing court at least 60 days before the offender's adjusted release

All accrued credits are forfeited if supervision is revoked, the offender commits a new crime, or fraudulent employment documents are provided, with no right to appeal denials or forfeitures

Declared an emergency effective upon Governor approval (April 17, 2025) to reduce recidivism and improve allocation of supervision services