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1 1 Section 1. ALTERNATIVE REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.
1 2 1. The department of corrections shall evaluate the
1 3 potential rehabilitative effectiveness of providing convicted
1 4 criminals with opportunities to participate in alternative
1 5 rehabilitation programs such as religious programs, stress
1 6 release therapy, or other faith-based or nonfaith-based
1 7 programs. The evaluation shall consider the rehabilitative
1 8 effects of these programs in both institutional and community-
1 9 based corrections settings. The department may review
1 10 alternative programs used in other states and consider
1 11 programs currently available in this state. The department
1 12 shall report on or before January 12, 2000, to the governor
1 13 and general assembly with its findings and any
1 14 recommendations.
1 15 2. If the department determines an alternative program may
1 16 be effective and can be instituted within existing budgetary
1 17 resources, the department may implement the program during the
1 18 fiscal year beginning July 1, 1999.
1 19 EXPLANATION
1 20 This bill directs the department of corrections to evaluate
1 21 the potential rehabilitative effects of alternative programs
1 22 for convicted criminals such as religious or nonfaith-based
1 23 programs or stress relief therapy.
1 24 The department is to report concerning the alternative
1 25 programs to the governor and general assembly by January 12,
1 26 2000. If the department determines an alternative program may
1 27 be effective and can be instituted within existing budgetary
1 28 resources, the department may implement the program during
1 29 fiscal year 1999-2000.
1 30 LSB 2477HH 78
1 31 jp/sc/14.1
Text: HF00564 Text: HF00566 Text: HF00500 - HF00599 Text: HF Index Bills and Amendments: General Index Bill History: General Index
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