Bill > HB605

This bill introduces an Earned Compliance Credit system for individuals on probation or parole in Pennsylvania, which allows supervised individuals to earn credits that can reduce their supervision period by demonstrating good behavior and meeting specific requirements. Under the new law, individuals can earn 15 days of credit for each month they fully comply with their personalized case plan, which includes fulfilling behavioral goals, avoiding new arrests, and making scheduled payments for restitution, fines, and fees. The supervising agency is required to award these credits, place individuals in a nonactive supervision status for earned credit days, and potentially petition to reduce the overall supervision period. Importantly, the bill establishes a graduated sanctions approach for violations, where lost credits are proportional to the severity of the violation and do not prospectively prevent future credit earning. The legislation also includes a compassionate provision allowing individuals who cannot afford court costs or restitution to still earn compliance credits if they are otherwise compliant with their supervision requirements. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, providing a structured pathway for supervised individuals to demonstrate rehabilitation and potentially shorten their supervision period through consistent positive behavior.

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