HB 2524-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Creates a joint select committee on supervision of offenders in the community.

Directs the joint select committee to review and make recommendations regarding changing the manner in which the department of corrections supervises offenders in the community who are in the two highest risk categories. In conducting the review, the joint select committee shall: (1) Focus on maximizing public safety within available resources through an effective program of supervision; and

(2) Consider research on best practices regarding the supervision of offenders in the community.

Requires the joint select committee to present a report of its findings and recommendations to the governor and the appropriate standing committees of the legislature no later than December 1, 2004.

Expires March 1, 2005.