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130th MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 842 |
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LR 195(03) |
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An Act To
Reestablish Parole |
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Fiscal Note for
Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " " |
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Committee: Judiciary |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Fiscal Note |
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| Current biennium cost increase - General Fund |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The Department of
Corrections (DOC) will require additional General Fund appropriations to
establish positive reentry parole. Costs could include establishing a reentry
center for individuals released on parole, additional Probation and Parole
Officers, a Victim's Advocate position and related operating expenses. |
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The DOC will also
require additional funding to support the Parole Board. It is anticipated
that there will be a significant increase in the number of parole
applications received, increasing the number of hearings the board must hold.
As a result, the DOC would need to hire additional staff to process the
applications, gather information and organize hearings. |
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Any additional
costs to expand the parole board from 5 to 7 members is anticipated to be
minor and can be absorbed within existing resources. |
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