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.
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