132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1941 LR 1826(02)
An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Commission to Examine Reestablishing Parole
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $1,102,053 $1,077,200 $1,105,340
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $1,102,053 $1,077,200 $1,105,340
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
The Judicial Branch does not anticipate an increase in the number of cases filed as a result of this legislation. However, there may be an increase in the length of hearings and court time. Any additional workload can be managed within existing budgeted resources.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes a General Fund appropriation to the Department of Corrections of $1,102,053 in fiscal year 2026-27 for 18 Probation Officer positions, one Secretary Specialist, one Advocate position and related All Other costs to establish parole for individuals sentenced to the custody of the Department of Corrections after May 1, 1976.