Chapter 481

2012 -- H 7902

Enacted 06/25/12

A N A C T

RELATING TO CRIMINALS - CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS - PAROLE

Introduced By: Representative Donald J. Lally

Date Introduced: March 06, 2012

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

SECTION 1. Section 13-8-2 of the General Laws in Chapter 13-8 entitled "Parole" is

hereby amended to read as follows:

13-8-2. Qualifications of board members. -- The seven (7) electors to be named by the

governor shall have the following qualifications:

      (1) (i) One of the qualified electors shall be a psychologist or a physician who is

professionally qualified in the field of psychiatry or neurology;

      (ii) One shall be a member in good standing of the Rhode Island bar;

      (iii) One shall be a person who is professionally trained in correctional work or in some

closely related general field as a social work; and

(iv) One shall be a law enforcement officer;

      (2) All of the qualified electors shall be individuals who shall also have shown an

interest in social welfare problems.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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