HB 1319 - DIGEST

     Finds and declares that:  (1) Released prisoners frequently remain in the county containing the correctional facility from which they are released resulting in counties that contain correctional facilities having a disproportionate share of released prisoners; and

     (2) the increased numbers of released prisoners in counties containing correctional facilities result in increased costs and higher crime rates for those counties.

     Declares an intent that:  (1) Whenever possible, prisoners unconditionally discharged from state correctional institutions be released in the county of original commitment; and

     (2) whenever possible, prisoners released on parole or under community placement be required to reside in the county of original commitment for the duration of the parole or community placement.