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CA SB1341

Bill

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Benjamin Hueso

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Penal Code Section 3041.5 to prohibit the Board of Parole Hearings from advancing a parole hearing to a date less than 2 years after a hearing at which parole was denied

  • Requires the board to consider victim views and interests when deciding whether to advance a parole hearing based on changed circumstances or new information

  • Maintains existing provisions allowing inmates to request hearing advancement through written petition, but adds the 2-year minimum waiting period restriction

  • Preserves the board's discretion to advance hearings when evidence establishes that public and victim safety considerations no longer require additional incarceration, subject to the new 2-year floor

Legislative Description

Parole

Last Action

From committee without further action.

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/3/2016
Rules2/19/2016

Full Bill Text

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