DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 231 Original 2020 Regular Session James
Abstract: Allows certain offenders to earn additional credits toward the reduction of the projected
good time parole supervision date.
Present 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.
Present 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.
Proposed law allows offenders who earn a bachelor's degree or a master's degree from a Dept. of
Public Safety and Corrections approved educational institution to earn an additional 90 days of credit
toward the reduction of projected good time parole supervision date.
(Adds R.S. 15:828(E) and (F))