Relating to the reinstatement of good conduct time suspended during a term of imprisonment.
Impact
The implementation of HB93 could have a notable impact on the state’s correctional system by potentially providing inmates with the opportunity to regain their good conduct time. This change could lead to various outcomes, including incentivizing better behavior among inmates, contributing to their rehabilitation, and ultimately reducing recidivism rates. By allowing previously forfeited good conduct time to be reinstated, the bill aims to create a system that promotes positive inmate conduct and supports their reintegration into society.
Summary
House Bill 93 aims to amend the Government Code regarding the restoration of good conduct time that inmates may have forfeited during their imprisonment. Specifically, the bill seeks to provide provisions for reinstating good conduct time if an inmate has committed an offense or violated a rule while incarcerated. This represents a significant shift in the policy regarding earned time credits, where, historically, forfeited good conduct time could not be restored once lost.
Contention
Despite the bill’s rehabilitative intentions, it may face opposition based on concerns over the potential consequences for public safety. Critics may argue that restoring good conduct time could diminish the deterrent effect of strict punishments for infractions committed while incarcerated. There may also be discussions regarding the administrative feasibility of implementing such a policy, including how to fairly assess whether good conduct time should be restored to an inmate and the implications for prison overcrowding and resource allocation.
Relating to the authority of a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment and to victims' rights regarding a motion to grant a commutation.
Relating to the payment of certain fines and court costs by an inmate during a term of imprisonment or following release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole of certain persons convicted of sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault.
Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole for persons convicted of intoxication manslaughter.
Relating to the payment of certain fines and court costs by an inmate during a term of imprisonment or following release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole for certain felony offenses in which a firearm is used or exhibited and to certain consequences on conviction of certain offenses.