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This bill modifies parole eligibility rules for certain long-term inmates by creating a new pathway to parole hearings for individuals serving life sentences without parole. Specifically, the bill allows offenders who are 60 years or older, serving a life sentence of at least 50 years for an offense committed before October 1, 1984, and who do not have prior dangerous felony convictions or sex offense convictions, to receive a parole hearing after serving 30 years. During the hearing, the parole board will assess whether the offender is likely to remain law-abiding if released, considering factors such as good conduct in prison, self-rehabilitation, a viable parole plan with community support, and appropriate risk and mental health scores. If granted parole, the offender would be subject to a minimum of five years of supervision by the probation and parole division. The bill emphasizes that this new provision does not limit existing parole considerations or the governor's authority to grant clemency, but provides an additional opportunity for potential release for qualifying long-term inmates who meet specific criteria.

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