New Hampshire 2022 Regular Session

New Hampshire Senate Bill SB292

Introduced
12/14/21  
Refer
12/14/21  
Report Pass
2/10/22  
Engrossed
3/23/22  

Caption

Requiring notice of arrest to a probation and parole officer.

Impact

The enactment of SB292 would result in significant changes to how arrest notifications are handled within the state's criminal justice framework. By mandating that corrections facilities notify relevant probation and parole officers following an arrest, it aims to establish clearer lines of communication. This can help reduce the burden on officers who may previously have relied on various methods to track arrests of those under their supervision. Overall, this bill seeks to support more effective oversight of probationers and parolees, which is crucial for maintaining public safety and ensuring compliance.

Summary

Senate Bill 292 focuses on enhancing communication within the criminal justice system by requiring the superintendent of county correctional facilities to notify the probation and parole officers when a probationer or parolee is arrested and taken into custody. This proactive measure aims to ensure that law enforcement and probation officers are adequately informed of individuals under supervision who are detained, thereby improving monitoring and response strategies. The bill emphasizes the necessity of prompt notification to facilitate appropriate actions and interventions by probation and parole officers.

Contention

Despite its intent to improve communication among relevant authorities, SB292 could face criticism regarding privacy and operational concerns. Some stakeholders may argue that mandatory notifications could complicate the arrest process, raise concerns about the confidentiality of the individuals involved, and create additional workloads for law enforcement and corrections staff. Additionally, discussions may arise over the potential implications of this requirement on the rights of probationers and parolees, leading to debates about the balance between enhancing public safety and protecting individual privacy rights.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NH SB157

Relating to parolees and probationers; to amend Sections 15-22-31 and 15-22-54, Code of Alabama 1975, to allow a law enforcement officer to arrest a parolee or probationer without a warrant in certain circumstances; to require the Board of Pardons and Paroles to send the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency the conditions of parole for an individual released on parole; to require a court to provide to the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency the conditions of probation for an individual released on probation; and to require the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency to make the conditions of parole or probation available to law enforcement officers and other authorized persons through the Law Enforcement Tactical System.

NH SB2235

Probation and parole officers under MS Department of Corrections; transfer to MS Department of Public Safety.

NH HB514

Probation & Parole Changes

NH HB2086

Relating to requiring a parolee or probationer found to have suffered with addiction to participate in a support service.

NH HB2056

Relating to requiring a parolee or probationer found to have suffered with addiction to participate in a support service.

NH HB4188

Relating to requiring a parolee or probationer found to have suffered with addiction to participate in a support service.

NH HB3082

Relating to requiring a parolee or probationer found to have suffered with addiction to participate in a support service

NH HB0163

Adult Probation and Parole Amendments

NH SB384

Modifies provisions relating to the supervision of adult offenders on probation or parole from other states

NH SB1023

Modifies provisions regarding the supervision of adult offenders on probation or parole from other states

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.