Pennsylvania SB136 repeals transfer provisions for inmates needing medical treatment and allows parole for inmates aged 55 or older who have served.
Pennsylvania SB136 repeals the transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment and introduces new provisions for parole. It allows parole for inmates aged 55 or older who have served at least 25 years or half their sentence, provided they pose no danger to the public. Additionally, it enables parole for inmates at risk during public health emergencies. The bill also mandates the Department of Corrections to assist inmates in drafting parole petitions and requires the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole to consider various factors when deciding on parole petitions.
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