SB 1278: Elderly Parole Program.

This bill aims to amend the existing elderly parole program to give special consideration to inmates who are 50 years of age or older and have served a minimum of 20 years of continuous incarceration. The program reviews the parole suitability of these inmates and takes into account their risk of future violence. The bill would exclude certain individuals from the program, including those convicted of serious felonies, first-degree murder of a peace officer, or life in prison without parole. Additionally, it would exclude individuals receiving enhancements for committing certain sexual offenses, such as rape, sodomy, or lewd and lascivious acts, and habitual sex offenders. These exclusions would apply to all individuals incarcerated as of January 1, 2027.