Ark. Code § 16-93-1903

Current with legislation from 2024 Fiscal and Special Sessions.
Section 16-93-1903 - Post-release supervision - Authority and parameters
(a)
(1) The Post-Prison Transfer Board may transfer to post-release supervision an eligible inmate who is confined in a correctional institution administered by the Division of Correction or the Division of Community Correction, if the board determines:
(A) There is a reasonable probability that the eligible inmate can be transferred without detriment to the community or himself or herself;
(B) The eligible inmate is able and willing to fulfill the obligations of a law-abiding citizen; and
(C) That post-release supervision is in the best interest of society.
(2) A transfer to post-release supervision under this section shall issue upon the adoption of an order of the board.
(b)
(1) Before ordering the transfer to post-release supervision of an eligible inmate under this section, the board, a hearing judge, or an investigator employed by the board shall interview the eligible inmate, unless a hearing is not required under §§ 16-93-1807 and 16-93-1808.
(2) The board shall consider the results of the risk and needs assessments of all applicants for transfer to post-release supervision.
(3) Transfer to post-release supervision shall not be considered a reduction of a sentence or a pardon.
(4) An inmate on post-release supervision shall remain:
(A) In the legal custody of the Division of Correction;
(B) Under the supervision of the Division of Community Correction; and
(C) Subject to the orders of the board.

Ark. Code § 16-93-1903

Added by Act 2023, No. 659,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2024.