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FL H0069
Bill
Status
Failed
4/30/2021
Primary Sponsor
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Florida Commission on Offender Review and Department of Corrections must jointly develop a voluntary Long-Term Inmate Program to prepare parole-eligible inmates for community reintegration, offered equally to male and female inmates
- Program provides evidence-based programming to inmates within 3 years of their presumptive parole release date; inmates must be referred by the commission and must be serving a parole-eligible sentence
- Successful completion requires at least 250 hours of community service, 100 hours of enrichment programs, and completion of an evidence-based curriculum covering anger management, criminal thinking, educational/vocational needs, family relationships, lifestyle/wellness, substance use disorder treatment, and victim impact
- Commission must consider an inmate's institutional achievements, lack of disciplinary reports, and indications of low public risk when making parole decisions
- Successful completion of the program does not guarantee parole, and participation may not extend the inmate's sentence length; effective date of July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Parole Eligibility
Last Action
Died in Justice Appropriations Subcommittee
4/30/2021
Committee Referrals
Justice Appropriations Subcommittee4/2/2021
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee1/15/2021
Full Bill Text
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