Enacts "Cesar's law" to require the retaking of parolees who abscond from the supervision of the state board of parole
S 5899, "Cesar's law," requires the state board of parole to immediately issue a warrant and notify law enforcement when a parolee flees supervision. It directly affects parolees who abscond and the parole board, mandating they take specific action instead of allowing delays. The law specifies the board must declare the person "delinquent," issue a retaking warrant, and inform local police without delay upon reasonable belief of absconding. This policy change adds a concrete procedural step for parole supervision compliance, ensuring prompt action on absconders while preserving the parolee's right to a hearing after being recaptured.
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in committee
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Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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P
Andrew Lanza
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence/Reform
Co
Pam Helming
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
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