Bill > HB817

This bill establishes the "Motivational Boot Camp Incarceration Program" within the Missouri Department of Corrections, designed for young offenders aged 17-21 with two prior nonviolent criminal convictions. The program is an alternative sentencing option for individuals on their third nonviolent criminal offense, offering a two-year intensive rehabilitation program focused on physical conditioning, work, counseling, and behavior modification. Participants will undergo rigorous physical activity, intensive regimentation, and structured treatment programming aimed at correcting criminal thought patterns and promoting self-discipline. Before enrollment, candidates must pass a medical screening and receive departmental approval. Upon successful completion, participants may have their offense expunged from their criminal record, while unsatisfactory performance could result in traditional jail or prison time. The program requires participants to sign a detailed explanation of goals, rules, and criteria, and the Department of Corrections will develop specific regulations for implementation. Nonviolent criminal offenses are clearly defined to exclude serious violent crimes like murder, rape, kidnapping, and first-degree assault.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB817&year=2025&code=R