Bill > H1279

This bill amends existing law, specifically chapter 211F, to include individuals who are awaiting trial and are being held in custody at a county correctional facility within the definition of "offender" for the purposes of community corrections programs. Community corrections programs are typically alternatives to incarceration that aim to supervise and rehabilitate individuals within their communities. By including pre-trial detainees in this definition, the bill suggests these individuals may become eligible for or be considered for participation in such programs, potentially offering them different pathways than traditional jail or prison sentences while they await their court proceedings.