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NM SB114

NM SB114
Medical And Geriatric Parole Procedure


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Introduced
01/19/2021
In Committee
03/16/2021
Crossed Over
02/24/2021
Passed
03/16/2021
Dead
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO PAROLE; CREATING MEDICAL AND GERIATRIC PAROLE PROCEDURES; AMENDING AND REPEALING SECTIONS OF THE NMSA 1978.

AI Summary

This bill creates medical and geriatric parole procedures in New Mexico. It amends the Probation and Parole Act to define "geriatric inmate," "permanently incapacitated inmate," and "terminally ill inmate," and outlines the procedures for these inmates to apply for parole. The bill requires the Corrections Department to identify eligible inmates and recommend their release, and the Parole Board to review applications and make decisions within specified timeframes. The bill also allows appeals of the Parole Board's decisions to the district court. Additionally, the bill repeals an existing section related to geriatric parole.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:37 N:33 (on 03/16/2021)

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