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Pennsylvania Probation Reform Bill

Nakohichi
Nakohichi

It’s time to reform how probation works in Pennsylvania



TAKE ACTION NOW



When a person is given a probation sentence in Pennsylvania, they can find themselves trapped in a system that is built for them to fail. The person may not be incarcerated in a jail or prison, but because they are under carceral supervision in the community, they must be always mindful of the many trip wires that can land them behind bars, even if they haven’t committed a new crime. And that supervision can go on indefinitely.


For the first time in years, we have an opportunity to reform how probation works in Pennsylvania. A bipartisan group of state senators have introduced legislation to change the rules on probation sentencing to help people get back on their feet and get free of the criminal legal system. The bill includes:



  • A cap on the length of probation sentences. Pennsylvania is one of eight states with no maximum sentence for probation.

  • The chance to end a person’s sentence early if they have no violations.

  • Significant limitations on incarcerating a person for probation violations that are not new crimes.

  • Retroactivity for people who are currently incarcerated for probation violations.


Your state senator needs to hear your support loud and clear to ensure that this bill passes. Contact your state senator and tell them to vote YES on Senate Bill 14.

Parsons88
Parsons88
It's very cruel, but it's fair. And can the jailers write a will if they don't die, but they know they won't be out soon?
Donner223
Donner223
I think so, but I'm not sure. Perhaps there are such companies that deal with the will, but if the person remains alive, the inheritance still goes to the person to whom the inheritance was transferred. I had a similar situation six months ago. My grandfather was in the hospital and because he was very ill, he thought that he would die, and decided to write a will. We contacted these guys https://waymanandlong.co.uk/new-services/estate-planning-probate/ , who did everything officially, but without too much hassle with the courts, etc.
faeryedark
faeryedark
I thought they already do end probation early if you have no violations?

My husband was sentenced to 3 years probation but was left off at 1 and1/2 years AND had fees reimbursed.