HB24-1461
Exemption for College Program Completion Earned Time
Concerning an exemption from the limit on earned time for earned time awarded to nonviolent offenders who complete an accredited higher education program.
Session:
2024 Regular Session
Subject:
Bill Summary
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Under existing law, the department of corrections may, for an inmate who was sentenced for a nonviolent felony offense, deduct earned time from the inmate's sentence for each accredited degree or other credential awarded by an institution of higher education to the inmate while the inmate is incarcerated or on parole (degree or credential earned time). The act exempts degree or credential earned time from the statutory limit on earned time.
APPROVED by Governor June 5, 2024
EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)