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Minn. committee hears bill to let corrections commissioner revoke earned-release credits
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Representative Rearick brought forward legislation, House File 9 63, that would allow the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Corrections to revoke earned incentive release credits when an incarcerated person commits severe or persistent violations.
Representative Rearick brought forward legislation, House File 9 63, that would allow the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Corrections to revoke earned incentive release credits when an incarcerated person commits severe or persistent violations.
The bill’s sponsor said the change is intended to give the commissioner a tool to respond when an inmate already participating in programs later commits a serious offense inside a facility. "If you're going to give them time you should be able to take it away," the sponsor told the committee.
David Zimmer, public safety policy fellow with the Center of the American Experiment, testified in support, telling the committee the non‑revocable…
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