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NM SB29

NM SB29
Medical And Geriatric Parole


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Introduced
01/17/2023
In Committee
03/11/2023
Crossed Over
02/09/2023
Passed
03/16/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/04/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

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

AI Summary

This bill creates a medical and geriatric parole program in New Mexico. It defines key terms like "geriatric inmate", "permanently incapacitated inmate", and "terminally ill inmate", and outlines the procedures for applying for and granting this type of parole. The bill requires the Corrections Department to identify eligible inmates and notify them of the opportunity, and sets timelines for the Department to make recommendations and for the Parole Board to make decisions. It establishes a rebuttable presumption of eligibility for certain inmates and allows for appeals of parole denials. The bill also specifies that medical and geriatric parole is in addition to any other parole for which an eligible inmate may qualify.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Signed by Governor - Chapter 89 - Apr. 4 (on 04/04/2023)

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