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DE SB129

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/11/2013

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Poore

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Origin

Senate

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Changes terminology in Delaware Code Section 4348 from "probation" to "parole" for persons released on merit and good behavior credits.

  • Establishes that only persons committed for 1 year or more shall be deemed released on parole, with authority for the Department to lower this threshold by general rule.

  • Restores the Board of Parole's authority to hear and make decisions regarding violations of offenders released through good time credits.

  • Implements recommendations from the Joint Sunset Committee's review of the Board of Parole.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Parole.

Last Action

Reported Out of Committee (SUNSET) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits

6/26/2013

Committee Referrals

Sunset6/11/2013

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