Pennsylvania SB1259 amends parole procedure and investigation of offense circumstances by the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole.

Pennsylvania SB1259 amends Title 61 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to enhance the confidentiality of records and information provided to the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole. It mandates that such records and information be deemed confidential and privileged, except for specific disclosures related to parole decisions. The bill also requires the board to provide a brief statement of reasons for parole approval or refusal and to set conditions and requirements of parole.

Pennsylvania SB1259 amends parole procedure and investigation of offense circumstances by the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole.

Pennsylvania SB1259 amends Title 61 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to enhance the confidentiality of records and information provided to the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole. It mandates that such records and information be deemed confidential and privileged, except for specific disclosures related to parole decisions. The bill also requires the board to provide a brief statement of reasons for parole approval or refusal and to set conditions and requirements of parole.