Bill > H1627

This bill amends existing law to allow sheriffs, at their discretion, to grant inmates participation in work release programs without requiring direct supervision by corrections officers at the inmate's place of employment. This change is made to Section 32H of chapter 94C, which outlines eligibility for various forms of release and sentence reductions for individuals convicted of certain offenses. The bill clarifies that while inmates generally cannot be eligible for probation, furlough, work release, or good conduct deductions until they have served any mandatory minimum sentence, sheriffs now have the authority to permit work release employment under specific sections of chapter 127 without the direct oversight of correctional officers at the job site.