Lauren and CJ's Law increases minimum imprisonment terms and alters eligibility for community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole for.
Lauren and CJ's Law amends Texas law to increase the minimum term of imprisonment for persons convicted of intoxication manslaughter. It sets a minimum term of five years for certain convictions. The law also changes the conditions for community supervision, requiring a minimum of 72 hours of confinement. Additionally, it modifies parole eligibility, requiring inmates to serve a minimum of five years before being considered for mandatory supervision. The changes apply to offenses committed after the law's effective date of September 1, 2025.
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