Bill > S1540

This bill reforms parole supervision in the interest of justice. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Specifying that the terms and conditions of parole must be reasonably related to the crime of conviction and no more restrictive than necessary to ensure the parolee can live safely in the community. The bill also places restrictions on conditions related to association, alcohol/drug use, and program enrollment. 2. Requiring the parole board to provide support to help parolees enroll in required programs, and prohibiting violations solely for possession or use of legally prescribed controlled substances or for technical violations that do not result in a new conviction. 3. Allowing parolees to receive compliance credits to reduce their supervision period if they comply with conditions, and providing a presumption of parole termination after 3 years without a law violation. 4. Establishing new parole violation procedures, including requiring a summons rather than a warrant, providing due process rights at violation hearings, and prohibiting revocation for certain types of violations. Overall, the bill aims to reform parole supervision to be more fair, flexible, and focused on supporting parolees' successful reintegration into the community.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1540