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Safely Adjust Parole Practices to Reduce Massive Prison Budgets
… rates; as criminal penalties increased, opportunities for parole were reduced, and other policies were put into place … of Criminal Justice and the Board of Pardons and Paroles. TCJC Materials: Fact Sheet Bill Number : HB 3392 [Moody] Bill … on parole. In light of Texas’ projected budget crisis, TCJC has developed 7 cost-saving solutions. Learn more about …
“Second Look”: Provide an Earlier Parole Review to People Sent to Adult Facilities as Youth
… states were required to eliminate mandatory life without parole sentences for youth under 18 years of age. Texas now … on parole; changing parole eligibility. Other Materials TCJC’s “Spend Your Values, Cut Your Losses” portfolio … Safety & Savings [May 2020] Also see the report’s Quick Guide and 1-pager . TCJC Report: On the Line: Insight from …
Fund the Legislative Appropriations Request for the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles
… that determines which individuals can be released on parole, which conditions of parole or mandatory supervision … Nelson) Bill Caption: General Appropriations Bill. TCJC Materials: Testimony on House Budget Recommendations … Subcommittee on Articles I, IV & V, 02/19/15 Video [TCJC testimony begins at 04:40:00] Outcome: Effective 9/1/15 …
2019 Legislation: Improved Access to Employment and Economic Opportunity
… *** The bill with asterisks below was a priority bill on TCJC’s legislative agenda. *** HB 1342 (Authors: Leach, … for evidence of compliance with community supervision or parole as opposed to letters from sheriffs, courts, or … served to determine potential ineligibility. Best practice guide for applicants: By September 2020, the State Auditor …
A look back on Justice Week 2021
In early 2020, the TCJC team had a vision: a week of justice-focused events, … justice. That afternoon, we shared a social media guide to those bills, created by Policy Associate Carolina. … disorders. Friday, March 26: Conditions of Confinement and Parole Reform. Our week of action closed with two important …
Allow Judges to Create Tailored Treatment Programs, as Necessary, to Address Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues
… supervision for certain drug possession offenses. Other TCJC Materials: Report : Effective Approaches to Drug … serious mental illness and substance use disorders and parole revocation among inmates from the Texas Department of … for Criminal Justice Populations: A Research-Based Guide ; …