WyomingPrison assault or escape findings would affect parole eligibility
If enacted, the bill would make certain court convictions and final prison disciplinary findings count against parole eligibility, starting July 1, 2026.
What it does
The proposal says a court conviction or final prison disciplinary finding for assault or escape would make a prisoner ineligible for parole on that sentence. The text shown does not include the full list of findings covered.
Argument forCounting final prison disciplinary findings could keep prisoners found responsible for assault or escape from qualifying for parole.
Argument againstA final prison disciplinary finding could block parole without a court conviction, limiting a prisoner's chance for release.
More detail
A prisoner would be ineligible for parole on a sentence after a qualifying court conviction or final prison disciplinary finding. This applies to a prisoner serving a sentence who is convicted in district court or found responsible through a final Wyoming Department of Corrections administrative hearing decision. The bill's opening description names assault or escape, but the text shown does not include the full list of findings that trigger ineligibility. The bill would take effect July 1, 2026, if enacted.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Feb 14H Did not Consider for IntroductionLatest
- Feb 12H Received for IntroductionMinor
- Feb 11Bill Number AssignedIntroduced
Criminal Justice