WV HB2563

Inmates who commit or attempt to commit a felony against a police officer while that officer is performing their official duties are permanently ineligible for parole under the new provision

The bill amends West Virginia Code §62-12-13, which governs the powers and duties of the Parole Board and establishes eligibility requirements for parole

Existing parole restrictions remain in place, including requirements that inmates with firearms-related felonies serve minimum sentences of 3-5 years before parole eligibility

The amendment applies specifically to crimes where a police officer is the victim and was acting in the performance of their duties at the time of the offense