TITLE 46. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

CHAPTER 23. PROBATION, PAROLE, AND CLEMENCY

Part 10. Supervision of Probationers and Parolees

Parole Achievement Credit

46-23-1027. Parole achievement credit. (1) The department shall acknowledge achievements by a parolee who, by completion of an activity described in subsection (2), has shown a willingness to reenter society as a productive and responsible member.

(2) The department shall acknowledge achievements, such as:

(a) obtaining a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma;

(b) obtaining a degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution;

(c) completion of an approved apprenticeship program;

(d) completion of an accredited vocational certification program;

(e) employment of at least 20 scheduled hours a week, for 6 or more months;

(f) attendance at a faith-based, social service, or rehabilitation activity for 6 or more months; or

(g) any other achievement designated by a department rule.

History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 238, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 55, L. 2015.