Bill > S1600

This bill aims to reform parole supervision in the interest of justice. Key provisions include: 1. Requiring parole conditions to be reasonably related to the crime of conviction and no more restrictive than necessary to ensure the parolee's safety in the community. Prohibitions on associating with others or using alcohol/drugs must also be reasonably related to the crime. 2. Mandating referrals to certified alcohol and drug-free housing and availability of required programs in the parolee's county. Good faith efforts to enroll in programs cannot be grounds for a violation. 3. Prohibiting parole revocation solely for possessing legal controlled substances or violating conditions that do not result in a new conviction. 4. Creating a presumption of parole termination after 3 years without a law violation, unless the parole board finds clear evidence that continued parole is required. 5. Establishing a parole violation process with initial and final hearings, limiting parole board's ability to revoke parole for certain violations. Overall, the bill seeks to make parole supervision more humane, evidence-based, and focused on successful reintegration into the community.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1600