Relating to public safety; appropriating money; declaring an emergency; and providing for criminal sentence reduction that requires approval by a two-thirds majority.
Catchline/Summary:
Suspends certain provision of Ballot Measure 57 (2008) from February 15, 2010, until January 1, 2012. Suspends certain provision of Ballot Measure 57 (2008) from February 15, 2010, until January 1, 2012. Provides that moneys not expended as result of suspension are dedicated to public safety purposes.
Increases maximum reduction in term of incarceration for appropriate institutional behavior or participation in adult basic skills development program for certain classes of inmates. Sunsets increase on July 1, 2013.
Prohibits State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision, after board denies petition for change in terms of confinement of prisoner convicted of aggravated murder or murder, from granting prisoner subsequent hearing that is less than two years, or more than 10 years, from date petition is denied. Specifies procedures for granting hearing after period of two years and contents of board order.
Prohibits board from considering release of certain prisoners on parole or post-prison supervision less than two years, or more than 10 years, from date on which release on parole or post-prison supervision is denied. Specifies procedures for granting hearing after period of two years and contents of board order.
Modifies law related to probation and post-prison supervision for persons under supervision by community corrections. Sunsets modifications on July 1, 2011.
Modifies procedures related to reprieves, commutations and pardons for certain inmates. Sunsets modification on July 1, 2011.
Punishes possession of controlled substances as Class A misdemeanor under certain circumstances. Punishes by maximum of one year's imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Imposes special assessment of $100 on person convicted of possession of controlled substance. Sunsets provisions on July 1, 2011.]
Modifies crime of kidnapping in first degree.
Increases penalty for assault in third degree if defendant commits assault by means of motor vehicle and was driving while under influence of intoxicants.
Increases penalty for crime of strangulation under certain circumstances to maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.]
Directs Department of State Police to create targeted enforcement program. Appropriates moneys for purposes of program.
Declares emergency, effective on passage.
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