125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1500		LR 51(02)
	An Act To Establish Positive Reentry Parole
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
	Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The Department of Corrections will require additional General Fund appropriations to establish positive reentry parole.  The amount of additional appropriations required can not be determined at this time and will require some additional policy decisions.  An estimate compiled by the Department of Corrections reflects total initial costs of approximately $3,500,000.  This includes $2,200,000 in one-time renovation costs to convert the Central Maine Pre-release Center into a reentry center.  On-going annual costs of $1,300,000 reflect funding for an Advocate position and additional Probation and Parole Officers and related operating expenses.