34-A §5803. Eligibility for hearing; State Prison

A prisoner at the Maine State Prison or Maine Correctional Center becomes eligible for a hearing by the board as follows: [PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).] 1. Expiration of minimum term in minimum-maximum sentence. Prior to the expiration of the prisoner's minimum term of imprisonment, less the deduction for good behavior, when the law provides for a minimum-maximum sentence; [PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).] 2. Expiration of 1/2 of term in certain cases. Prior to the expiration of 1/2 of the term of imprisonment imposed by the court, less the deduction for good behavior, when the prisoner has been convicted of an offense under Title 17, section 1951 , 3151, 3152 or 3153. This subsection applies to a prisoner who has been convicted previously of an offense under Title 17, section 1951 , 3151, 3152 or 3153; [PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).] 3. Expiration of 15-year term in life imprisonment cases. Prior to the expiration of a 15-year term of imprisonment, less deduction for good behavior, when the prisoner has been convicted of an offense punishable only by life imprisonment; and [PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).] 4. Expiration of 15-year term in other cases. Prior to the expiration of a 15-year term of imprisonment, less deduction for good behavior, when, following conviction, the prisoner has been sentenced to a minimum term of 15 years or more. [PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]