FL H1637

Adds legislative intent that the Florida Commission on Offender Review shall consider an inmate's institutional achievements, disciplinary record, and all indications of risk to the public when deciding to parole an inmate.

Creates a voluntary long-term inmate program jointly administered by the Commission on Offender Review and Department of Corrections using existing resources for parole-eligible inmates within 3 years of their presumptive parole release date.

Requires program participants to complete minimum requirements including 250 hours of community service, 100 hours of enrichment programs, and evidence-based curriculum covering anger management, criminal thinking, education/vocational needs, family relationships, lifestyle/wellness, substance use disorder treatment, and victim impact.

Authorizes the Commission to develop guidelines for inmate release eligibility based on years of sentence served and program completion requirements, determined by the inmate's conviction charges.

Specifies that successful program completion results in a certificate of completion but does not guarantee parole or extend the inmate's sentence; inmate removal from the program is permitted for failure to complete assigned duties.

Effective date: July 1, 2023.