Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Examine the Intersection of Parole and Current Sentencing Practices

This bill, "An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Commission to Examine Reestablishing Parole," reestablishes a parole system in Maine. It expands the State Parole Board from 5 to 7 members, renames it the Maine Parole Board, and sets new requirements for board member qualifications, including specific professional backgrounds and efforts to reflect the demographics of incarcerated individuals. The bill outlines eligibility criteria for parole, including completion of specific programs for certain offenses, and establishes procedures for parole application, hearings, and revocation.

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