AN ACT relating to the Parole Board and declaring an emergency.

Summary

The law establishes a nine‑member Parole Board, whose members are full‑time, appointed by the governor from a list provided by the Corrections Commission and must have at least five years of relevant experience. It sets qualifications, term limits, compensation, and decision‑making procedures for parole hearings, including rules for non‑violent offenders and fugitives. The board is attached administratively to the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet.

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