H.E.A. 1075, P.L. 114 Effective: July 1, 2022 In part, requires the Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council to report to the Legislative Council before November 1, 2022, regarding how to reduce the membership of an advisory board, with recommendations regarding membership of a community corrections advisory board, including how to reduce the membership of an advisory … [Read more...] about Commissions and committees
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Electronic monitoring standards
The House Corrections and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 9 on the electronic monitoring standards sponsored by Rep. Torr.Theauthor, Sen. Walker, introduced the bill which establishes standards, including staffing minimums and notification time frames, for persons and entities responsible for monitoring individuals required to wear a monitoring device as a … [Read more...] about Electronic monitoring standards
Department of Correction
The Senate Appropriations Committee heard HB 1004 on Department of Correction (DOC) sponsored by Sens. Eric Koch and Aaron Freeman which updates terms and provisions involving direct placement in a community corrections program and gives discretion to a court to commit Level 6 felons to DOC. This bill: amends and updates certain terms and provisions involving direct … [Read more...] about Department of Correction
Electronic monitoring standards
On January 11, 2022, the Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 9 on electronic monitoring standards authored by Sen. Walker.This billestablishes standards, including staffing minimums and notification time frames, for persons and entities responsible for monitoring individuals required to wear a monitoring device as a condition of probation, parole, … [Read more...] about Electronic monitoring standards
Department of Correction
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1004 on the Department of Correction authored by Rep. Frye. This bill: Amends and updates certain terms and provisions involving direct placement in a community corrections program.Clarifies the definition of "community corrections program".Removes the term "home detention" and replaces the term with "electronic monitoring" as … [Read more...] about Department of Correction