Bill > S05588

This bill requires the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to create a family reunion program that provides eligible inmates and their families the opportunity to meet for an extended period of time in a residential setting. The program will be available at all maximum-security state correctional facilities and certain medium-security facilities. Inmates with a good disciplinary record who do not pose a current danger may apply to participate, and the program will accommodate visits by eligible family members at least once every four months. The bill also outlines the eligibility criteria for inmates and visitors, the appeal process, and provisions for inmates who test positive for certain medical conditions.