MO SB1226

Offenders serving life without parole for 50+ years for offenses committed before October 1, 1984 under section 565.008 become eligible for a parole hearing after serving 30 years if they are 60 or older, have no prior dangerous felony convictions, and are not sex offenders

The parole board must determine whether there is reasonable probability the offender will live law-abiding upon release, considering good conduct record, self-rehabilitation, a workable parole plan with community/family support, and appropriate risk and mental health scores

Offenders granted parole under this section must serve a minimum of five years of supervision by the division of probation and parole

The provision does not diminish parole consideration under other applicable laws or the governor's clemency authority including pardons and sentence commutation