House Bill 871 Summary

• Clarifies definition of "technical violation" under probation and parole law to exclude any felony or crime of violence against persons or property.

• Defines "parole to a detainer" as the release of an offender to the physical custody of authorities who lodged the detainer.

• Requires county jail booking clerks to notify the paroling jurisdiction's sheriff's department and parole officer when a detainer is cleared or satisfied, with offender release contingent on acknowledgment.

• Mandates the paroling jurisdiction's sheriff's department temporarily retake custody to verify all parole conditions are met, schedule initial parole officer meeting, and provide transportation to the offender's designated residence.

• Effective date: July 1, 2019.