Originally published: . Volume 12, No. 8. Source pages: 9.
The new law allows certain offenders to earn additional
credits toward the reduction of the projected good time parole supervision date.
Prior law provides that an offender may be awarded up to 360 days toward the reduction of the projected good time parole supervision date for participation in certified treatment and rehabilitation programs. Prior law further provides that offenders who participate in a workforce development release program shall be eligible to earn an additional 180 days of credit toward the reduction of the projected good time parole supervision date.
The new law allows offenders who earn a bachelor's degree or a master's degree from a regionally accredited and a Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections approved educational institution to earn an additional 90 days of credit toward the reduction of the projected good time parole supervision date.
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