Loading chat...

DE HB394

Bill

Status

Passed

10/14/2022

Primary Sponsor

Larry Lambert

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Correction to provide inmates with copies of all rules, policies, and procedures relating to good time accrual and forfeiture at initial classification and upon transfer, and upon request.

  • Mandates quarterly written accounting of each inmate's good time credits, including monthly accruals, total accrued, and any forfeited amounts with reasons, with opportunity for in-person dispute resolution with a correctional counselor.

  • Limits automatic forfeiture of all accrued good time to convictions for felonies only (rather than all crimes), while allowing forfeiture for Class I disciplinary violations to be discretionary and subject to suspension for rehabilitation purposes.

  • Modifies § 4322 to permit dissemination of Department of Correction policies and procedures to inmates and the public unless the Commissioner determines such disclosure would jeopardize safety or security of facilities, staff, inmates, or the public.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Signed by Governor

10/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Corrections & Public Safety6/7/2022
Corrections4/28/2022

Full Bill Text

No bill text available