Ala. Code § 15-22-57

Current through the 2024 Regular Session.

Section 15-22-57 - Promulgation of regulations and guidelines

The Board of Pardons and Paroles shall adopt and promulgate regulations and guidelines to:

(1) Establish a program of limited supervision for probationers who qualify addressing eligibility using validated risk and needs assessments, transfers among levels of supervision, to include the transfer of lower-risk individuals to an administrative form of probation, and reporting requirements;

(2) Develop policies and procedures for screening, assessment, and referral for probationers to connect with recidivism reduction services including, but not limited to, cognitive behavioral intervention and substance abuse treatment;

(3) Establish a matrix of rewards for compliance and pro-social behaviors and swift, certain, and graduated sanctions to be imposed by the board under the provisions of subsections (f) and (g) of Section 15-22-54 in response to corresponding violations of probation terms or conditions imposed; and

(4) Ensure that the provisions of subsections (k) and (l) of Section 15-22-24 are implemented relating to the supervision and treatment of probationers.

Ala. Code § 15-22-57 (1975)

Added by Act 2015-185,§ 8, eff. 1/30/2016 if the Director of Finance certifies that specific funding to implement the provisions of this act has been appropriated to the Board of Pardons and Paroles and the Department of Corrections.