Bill
S 830
Bill S 830 mandates transferring parole violators to state facilities within 10 days, easing local jail overcrowding and improving monitoring and rehabilitation efforts.
Bill Number: S 830
Title: Requires parole violators to be transferred to state correctional facilities after 10 days in a local correctional facility
Status: Referred to Crime Victims, Crime and Correction
Introduced: January 08, 2025
Classification: Bill
Bill S 830 aims to streamline the process for handling parole violators by mandating that individuals who violate their parole conditions be transferred from local correctional facilities to state correctional facilities after a maximum of 10 days. The intent behind this legislation is to ensure that parole violators are managed consistently and effectively, reducing the burden on local facilities and enhancing the oversight of individuals who have breached their parole agreements.
Mandatory Transfer: The bill stipulates that any individual found to be in violation of their parole must be transferred to a state correctional facility within 10 days of their initial detention in a local correctional facility.
Reduction of Local Facility Burden: By enforcing a time limit for the transfer of parole violators, the bill seeks to alleviate overcrowding and resource strain on local correctional facilities.
Enhanced Monitoring: The transfer to state facilities is intended to provide better monitoring and rehabilitation opportunities for parole violators, potentially leading to improved outcomes in terms of recidivism.
Parole Violators: Individuals on parole who violate their conditions will be directly impacted by this legislation, as it changes the timeline and location of their detention.
Local Correctional Facilities: These facilities may experience a reduction in the length of stay for parole violators, allowing them to allocate resources more effectively.
State Correctional Facilities: These facilities will likely see an increase in the number of parole violators, necessitating adjustments in capacity and management strategies.
Current Status: As of January 8, 2025, the bill has been referred to the Committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction for further consideration.
Related Legislation: This bill is part of a broader legislative context, with several related bills from prior sessions (S 1834, S 3697, S 5498, S 744, S 1368, S 2662, S 4485) that may address similar issues regarding parole and correctional facility management.
Bill S 830 represents a significant shift in the management of parole violators, aiming to enhance the efficiency of the correctional system while providing better oversight for individuals who have breached their parole conditions. As it moves through the legislative process, its implications for local and state correctional facilities, as well as for parole violators themselves, will be closely monitored.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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