Section 5803 - Eligibility for hearing; State PrisonA prisoner at the Maine State Prison or Maine Correctional Center becomes eligible for a hearing by the board as follows: [1983, c. 459, §6(NEW).]
1.Expiration of minimum term in minimum-maximum sentence. Prior to the expiration of the prisoner's minimum term of imprisonment, less the deduction for good behavior, when the law provides for a minimum-maximum sentence; [1983, c. 459, §6(NEW).]
2.Expiration of 1/2 of term in certain cases. Prior to the expiration of 1/2 of the term of imprisonment imposed by the court, less the deduction for good behavior, when the prisoner has been convicted of an offense under Title 17, section 1951, 3151, 3152 or 3153. This subsection applies to a prisoner who has been convicted previously of an offense under Title 17, section 1951, 3151, 3152 or 3153; [1983, c. 459, §6(NEW).]
3.Expiration of 15-year term in life imprisonment cases. Prior to the expiration of a 15-year term of imprisonment, less deduction for good behavior, when the prisoner has been convicted of an offense punishable only by life imprisonment; and [1983, c. 459, §6(NEW).]
4.Expiration of 15-year term in other cases. Prior to the expiration of a 15-year term of imprisonment, less deduction for good behavior, when, following conviction, the prisoner has been sentenced to a minimum term of 15 years or more. [1983, c. 459, §6(NEW).]
1983, c. 459, § 6 (NEW) .Updated by Revisor to correct stigmatizing language.