Rhode Island S2159 mandates that one member of the parole board must be a person directly impacted by the criminal justice system, having completed.

Rhode Island S2159 amends the qualifications for the parole board members. It requires one of the seven electors to be a person directly impacted by the criminal justice system who has completed the probation or parole process at least three years prior. This individual must also have a professional background in areas such as psychology, mental health, substance use, transitional housing, re-entry after incarceration, education, or social work. The bill aims to ensure diverse perspectives and expertise in parole decisions.

Rhode Island S2159 mandates that one member of the parole board must be a person directly impacted by the criminal justice system, having completed.

Rhode Island S2159 amends the qualifications for the parole board members. It requires one of the seven electors to be a person directly impacted by the criminal justice system who has completed the probation or parole process at least three years prior. This individual must also have a professional background in areas such as psychology, mental health, substance use, transitional housing, re-entry after incarceration, education, or social work. The bill aims to ensure diverse perspectives and expertise in parole decisions.