Section 14-9-60 – Short Title.
Section 14-9-60 Short title. This article shall be known as the Alabama Education Incentive Time Act. (Act 2021-477, §1.)
Section 14-9-61 – Legislative Findings.
Section 14-9-61 Legislative findings. The Legislature finds and declares that according to 2013 RAND Corporation research, offenders who participate in quality education programs are 43 percent less likely to return to prison within three years. The Legislature further finds and declares that providing this group of individuals with skills essential for post-release success is paramount, […]
Section 14-9-62 – Definitions.
Section 14-9-62 Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) QUALIFYING PROGRAM. An academic, vocational, risk-reducing, or apprenticeship program approved by the Department of Corrections. (2) TERM OF INCARCERATION. A continuous period of time during which a prisoner is in the legal or physical custody of the Department […]
Section 14-9-63 – Administration of Education Incentive Time.
Section 14-9-63 Administration of education incentive time. The Department of Corrections shall adopt rules regarding the administration of education incentive time; provided, however, the department may not propose rules until the department has consulted with the Joint Legislative Prison Oversight Committee, created pursuant to Section 29-2-20. The rules shall include, but are not limited to, […]
Section 14-9-64 – Deduction of Sentence Upon Completion of Qualifying Programs in Certain Circumstances.
Section 14-9-64 Deduction of sentence upon completion of qualifying programs in certain circumstances. (a) Except as provided in subsections (e) and (f), a prisoner serving a term of incarceration in a Department of Corrections facility, or a facility leased by the department, may earn a deduction from the term of his or her sentence for […]
Section 14-9-65 – Reporting of Education Incentive Time.
Section 14-9-65 Reporting of education incentive time. (a) Any education incentive time awarded by the department to a prisoner shall be reported by the department to the Board of Pardons and Paroles. The Board of Pardons and Paroles shall apply education incentive time to advance the initial consideration date and any tentative parole review date […]
Section 14-9-66 – Construction of Article; Cause of Action; Limitations on Subject Matter Jurisdiction.
Section 14-9-66 Construction of article; cause of action; limitations on subject matter jurisdiction. This article does not create an interest or right for any prisoner to participate in, or receive education incentive time for, any qualifying program, nor does it authorize the commissioner to create an interest or right. No prisoner or class of prisoners […]
Section 14-9-67 – Quarterly Reports.
Section 14-9-67 Quarterly reports. (a) In addition to any reporting requirements under existing law, the Department of Corrections shall provide to the Joint Legislative Prison Oversight Committee quarterly reports, including all of the following: (1) The number of prisoners who are eligible to receive education incentive time for participation in qualifying programs. (2) The number […]
Section 14-9-68 – Rulemaking Authority.
Section 14-9-68 Rulemaking authority. The Board of Pardons and Paroles shall adopt rules to implement and administer this article. (Act 2021-477, §1.)