Kentucky HB422 amends criminal sentencing laws, including definitions and penalties for violent offenders and persistent felony offenders.

Kentucky HB422 revises criminal sentencing laws, defining "violent offender" and "persistent felony offender" and altering penalties for these categories. It mandates mandatory reentry supervision for certain inmates and restricts parole eligibility for violent offenders. The bill also outlines procedures for sentencing hearings and the consideration of aggravating and mitigating circumstances. It includes provisions for the reinvestment of cost savings from certain statutory amendments into expanded treatment programs and probation services.

Kentucky HB422 amends criminal sentencing laws, including definitions and penalties for violent offenders and persistent felony offenders.

Kentucky HB422 revises criminal sentencing laws, defining "violent offender" and "persistent felony offender" and altering penalties for these categories. It mandates mandatory reentry supervision for certain inmates and restricts parole eligibility for violent offenders. The bill also outlines procedures for sentencing hearings and the consideration of aggravating and mitigating circumstances. It includes provisions for the reinvestment of cost savings from certain statutory amendments into expanded treatment programs and probation services.