Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends parole hearing procedures, including authorizing fewer in person hearings.

Highlights:

• Repeals the requirement that the parole board conduct a personal interview with the offender, permitting the parole hearing to be conducted via videoconferencing (Sec. A).

• Repeals the ability of the offender to object to the use of videoconferencing (Sec. A).

• Prohibits the use of videoconferencing if the victim or the victim’s family objects to such (Sec. A).

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