Residential community programs; nonviolent criminals opportunity to participate. (SB501)
Introduced By
Sen. Phil Puckett (D-Tazewell)
Progress
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Description
Residential community programs. Requires the Department of Corrections to give nonviolent prisoners who have not been convicted of murder in the first degree, rape in violation of 18.2-61, forcible sodomy, animate or inanimate object sexual penetration or aggravated sexual battery or sentenced to a term of life imprisonment or two or more life sentences the opportunity to participate in a residential community program, work release, or a community-based program. Current law requires that the prisoner not be convicted of any violent crime and be sentenced to at least three years. The bill also restricts the cost of keep to up to 30 percent of gross earnings. Amends § 53.1-155.1 (“Participation in residential community program prior to final release.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
