Expands eligibility for inmates to participate in residential community release programs and modifies reporting requirements.
The bill expands eligibility for inmates to participate in residential community release programs (RCRP) by allowing inmates scheduled for release in less than 30 months to be considered for RCRP placement. It modifies Department of Corrections (DOC) reporting requirements to include monthly certifications to the Legislature and the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting. The bill also prohibits inmates in RCRPs from being returned to a correctional facility or subjected to punitive measures solely due to a medical condition or illness.
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