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HI HB2118

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2010

Primary Sponsor

Cindy Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes an earned time credit system allowing inmates to reduce their prison sentences by up to 10 days per month of incarceration based on demonstrated progress.

  • Requires inmates to show consistent progress in five categories: work/vocational training, social adjustment, counseling participation, progress toward departmental programs, and education/literacy achievement.

  • Directs the department of corrections to develop objective standards for measuring consistent progress and conduct annual performance reviews for each inmate, with earned time vesting upon grant.

  • Caps earned time credits at a maximum of 25 percent reduction of the total sentence imposed.

  • Allows the director to refer cases to the prosecutor's office when an inmate tests positive for drugs, in addition to other sanctions.

Legislative Description

"Earned time" Credit; Corrections

Last Action

(H) The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.

2/11/2010

Committee Referrals

Public Safety1/20/2010

Full Bill Text

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