HCS HB 49 & 50 -- EARLY RELEASE OF OFFENDERS (Jolly)

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN:  Judiciary

This substitute repeals a provision that allows first-time,
nonviolent class C or class D felony offenders to petition the
court for early release after serving 120 days of their sentence.
Currently, crime victims and witnesses are required to be
notified when a parole or release hearing is scheduled and when
the Board of Probation and Parole makes a decision to release an
offender.  The substitute specifies that notice must also be
given to crime victims and witnesses when an offender petitions
for early release after the completion of a drug and alcohol
treatment program, as well as when the circuit court releases an
offender after the completion of a treatment program.

FISCAL NOTE:  Estimated Income on General Revenue Fund of Less
than $100,000 in FY 2006, FY 2007, and FY 2008.  No impact on
Other State Funds in FY 2006, FY 2007, and FY 2008.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated August 25, 2005 at 1:18 pm