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This bill amends Arkansas state law regarding the discharge of individuals from parole or post-release supervision who committed crimes when they were minors. Under the revised law, the Post-Prison Transfer Board may discharge a person from parole or post-release supervision if they were originally released for an offense committed as a minor, have served at least five years on parole or post-release supervision without a violation, and the process now includes a notification and potential objection period for the prosecuting attorney. Specifically, after the board decides to discharge a person, it must notify the prosecuting attorney of the judicial district where the person was convicted. The prosecuting attorney then has 60 days to object to the discharge. If no objection is made within that timeframe, the person will be discharged from parole or post-release supervision. If the prosecuting attorney objects, the discharge will not occur. Upon discharge, the individual's constitutional right to vote will be restored, consistent with existing constitutional provisions. This bill aims to provide a structured process for the potential early release of individuals who committed crimes as minors and have demonstrated good behavior during their supervision.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb457&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R