Source: ACSOL The Assembly Public Safety Committee today approved Assembly Bill 47, which if passed, would exclude many people convicted of a sex offense from the Elderly Parole Program. That program currently allows individuals who have spent at least 20 consecutive years in prison and are at least 50 years old an opportunity to be considered for release from prison. No one is automatically released from prison because of the Elderly Parole program. Instead, they must participate in a hearing led by representatives from CDCR. “More than 20 people testified…
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UPDATE: SORNA Hearing is now July 14
Source: ACSOL A hearing is scheduled on Monday, July 14 at 9 a.m., in federal district court regarding the ongoing challenge to the federal SORNA regulations. Below is Zoom information that can be used to view and/or hear the hearing virtually: Click here for the zoom link Telephone: (669) 254-5252 Webinar ID: 160 816 0971 Passcode: 311094 Important Notice: Recording Is Strictly Prohibited. The hearing is scheduled to be held in: U.S. District Court of California, County of Riverside 3470 12th St Riverside, CA 92501 Judge Jesus Bernal will preside in Courtroom 1. …
Read MoreCA SB 286: The bill excluding violent sex offenders from elderly parole
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — (KBAK/FOX58) California State Senator Brian Jones, the Senate Minority Leader, has voiced strong support for Senate Bill 286, which seeks to exclude some violent sex offenders from being eligible from elderly parole. Jones suggested that the bill should not even require debate, stating, “We should not have to have a Senate bill for this because it should have never been passed in the first place.” Jones emphasized the significance of the legislation, saying, “This is such a major policy change that affects the entire state.” He expressed surprise…
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