Families of Prisoners Support Group
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There has been a lot of talk of doing away with the early release program of inmates. I'm worried that they may just do that. That means my guy will have 3 full years to do instead of the possible 1 more year. It's scary. What are your thoughts? Do you think that it could happen? I'm afraid to hope for the early release but I admit that is what is getting me through the days. Focusing on the hopes of him being out in late 2015. I just want this over. I know we all do. The dream of bringing him home never gets old. What do you think? Could it really happen? The early release program going away? Let me know what you think. Thanks.
The procedure which allowed the DOC to increase the good day credits which enabled an early release for inmates was no doubt enacted through state statutes; in fact, I know it was as I have the statutes right here in from of me. Therefore, the legislature would have to repeal the old bill or modify it in some way to stop the extra good day credits being issued.
If the legislature does that, it may not affect your guy since he was convicted before any pending legislation. I don't know that they would make the new law taking away credits retroactive, so he would probably be grandfathered in. If they did try to do this and make it retroactive, you can bet there would be lawsuits filed by the inmates and their families.
I cannot tell you with complete assurance that I don't think any new law would affect your guy, but I can tell you almost positively that they cannot take any credits they have already given him.
Would the legislature attempt to repeal the extra good time credit law? Who knows? In politics anything can happen, but it may not even affect your guy.
Hope this enables you to breathe a little easier.
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