Bill > HB908

This bill introduces a new mechanism for terminating long-term parole supervision in Pennsylvania, allowing individuals who meet certain criteria to petition the sentencing court to end their parole. Under the proposed law, an individual can file a petition to terminate their parole if they are at least 40 years old and have been under parole supervision for at least five consecutive years. The sentencing court will evaluate the petition by considering several factors, including the individual's potential risk to the community, their institutional and parole conduct record, the length of their original sentence, potential hardships caused by continued supervision, and the efficient use of departmental resources. The court must also serve the petition on the individual, the Department of Corrections, the prosecuting attorney, and any crime victims entitled to notification. Before making a determination, the court must provide an opportunity for all parties to be heard and receive a copy of the final decision. Importantly, the bill applies retroactively to parole supervisions and sentences imposed before, on, or after the effective date, which is 60 days after the bill's passage. The goal appears to be providing a structured process for potentially ending long-term parole supervision for older, low-risk individuals who have demonstrated good behavior and compliance with court orders.

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