Residential community programs; Dept. of Corrections to allow nonviolent prisoners to participate. (SB44)

Introduced By

Sen. Mamie Locke (D-Hampton)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

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% of gross earnings. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
12/28/2005Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 064366750
12/28/2005Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
01/20/2006Incorporated by Rehabilitation and Social Services (SB185-Puller) (13-Y 0-N)