Bill > HB208

This bill proposes several significant changes to Louisiana's criminal justice system, primarily focusing on parole eligibility, good time credits, and alien removal processes. The bill extends the period for evaluating major disciplinary offenses from twelve to thirty-six consecutive months for various parole and good time credit considerations, which could potentially make more inmates eligible for early release. It introduces new restrictions on good time credits, specifically prohibiting such credits for habitual offenders and those convicted of sex offenses. The bill also creates a new legal framework for an alien removal process, allowing certain non-citizen offenders to be considered for parole specifically for the purpose of deportation, provided they meet specific criteria such as having a final removal order and not being convicted of certain serious violent crimes. Additionally, the legislation establishes detailed conditions for such parole, including immediate transfer to federal immigration authorities and automatic parole revocation if the offender re-enters the United States after deportation. The bill aims to provide more nuanced pathways for potential early release while maintaining public safety considerations, with specific provisions addressing juvenile offenders, life sentence eligibility, and veterans in the criminal justice system.

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https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=HB208&sbi=y