VT H0410

Redefines "recidivism" as a conviction for a new criminal offense after a prior conviction, with the recidivism clock starting at release from incarceration or sentencing date for non-custodial sentences

Creates a new Chapter 233 in Title 13 establishing four recidivism classifications based on time elapsed since prior sentencing: Class 1 (less than 1 year), Class 2 (1-3 years), Class 3 (3-5 years), and Class 4 (5-10 years)

Requires the Vermont Statistical Analysis Center to submit annual reports by April 1 on bail rates by county, recidivism rates (3-year and 5-year periods), arrests and clearance rates, and sentencing data for the 20 most-convicted crimes

Appropriates $25,000 from the General Fund in FY2027 to the Department of Public Safety for contracted support: $10,000 for bail reports, $10,000 for recidivism reports, $1,000 for arrest/clearance reports, and $4,000 for sentencing reports

Repeals the existing recidivism standard in 28 V.S.A. § 4 and transfers reporting responsibilities from the Department of Corrections to the Vermont Statistical Analysis Center, effective July 1, 2026