Gov. Justice also signed SB 1006, which expands an existing program that provides temporary identification cards for individuals exiting the corrections system. These temporary cards, which are offered free-of-charge, will now be valid for 180 days.
“This change allows individuals exiting the system a longer window to reestablish themselves as a functioning citizen. An official, state-issued ID allows them to open a checking account, get or renew a driver’s license or get a job,” Marshall said.
Gov. Justice signed SB 1039, which allows the DCR special revenue fund to now be used toward deferred maintenance projects.
“The passage of this bill allows us to prioritize vital facility upgrades and replace aging equipment,” Marshall said. “Overall, the legislation passed during the Special Session allows us to be more strategic and proactive as we continue to focus on public safety throughout our great state.”
Finally, Gov. Justice signed SB 1009 which prohibits the use of state funds for certain procedures or benefits not medically necessary for persons in the custody of DCR.
The DCR oversees West Virginia’s 11 prisons, ten regional jails, ten juvenile centers, and three work-release sites.
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