TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Apr 23, 2021

Two bills backed by Gov. Bill Lee as part of his criminal justice reform package passed the state House yesterday with overwhelming support, the Citizen Tribune reports. HB784/SB0767 is designed to keep nonviolent offenders out of prison, especially those suffering from mental and substance abuse issues. HB785/SB0768 creates an assumption that incarcerated individuals will be released on parole when eligible and incorporates provisions for mandatory reentry supervision. Both bills have passed the Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee and are awaiting floor action in that body.