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CORRECTIONS Act Corrections Oversight, Recidivism Reduction, and Eliminating Costs for Taxpayers In Our National System Act of 2017
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Introduced
10/19/2017
10/19/2017
In Committee
10/19/2017
10/19/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
CORRECTIONS Act Corrections Oversight, Recidivism Reduction, and Eliminating Costs for Taxpayers In Our National System Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to review existing recidivism reduction programs and productive activities (e.g., a prison work program) in federal correctional facilities. It amends the federal criminal code to: require the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to expand recidivism reduction programs and productive activities to all eligible prisoners; allow an additional period of prerelease custody for prisoners who earn time credits for successfully completing such programs; require DOJ to develop the Post-Sentencing Risk and Needs Assessment System; require presentence investigation reports to include certain information such as substance abuse history, military service, and veteran status; and permit a court to reduce a life prison term imposed on a defendant convicted as an adult for an offense committed as a juvenile. The Administrative Office of the United States Courts must establish a supervised release pilot program to reduce recidivism and improve substance abuse recovery. DOJ must evaluate reentry best practices and create reentry demonstration projects in judicial districts. The bill amends the Second Chance Act of 2007 to make permanent and modify eligibility for an elderly offender early release pilot program. Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Correctional Officer Self-Protection Act of 2017 The bill requires the BOP to allow a federal correctional officer to: (1) securely store firearms on BOP premises outside the security perimeter of the institution or in a vehicle lockbox, and (2) carry a concealed firearm on BOP premises outside the security perimeter of the institution. National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2017 The bill establishes the National Criminal Justice Commission.
AI Summary
This bill, the Corrections Oversight, Recidivism Reduction, and Eliminating Costs for Taxpayers In Our National System Act of 2017 (CORRECTIONS Act), directs the Department of Justice to review and expand recidivism reduction programs and productive activities in federal prisons. It requires the Bureau of Prisons to offer these programs to all eligible prisoners and allows additional prerelease custody for those who earn time credits. The bill also establishes a post-sentencing risk and needs assessment system, amends the Second Chance Act to modify an elderly offender release program, and requires secure firearms storage and concealed carry for federal correctional officers. Additionally, the bill establishes a National Criminal Justice Commission to conduct a comprehensive review of the criminal justice system and make recommendations for reform.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6646-6655) (on 10/19/2017)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1994/all-info |
BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1994/BILLS-115s1994is.pdf |
Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1994/BILLS-115s1994is.pdf.pdf |
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