חוק לתיקון פקודת בתי הסוהר (תיקון מס' 66 – הוראת שעה – חרבות ברזל) (חופשה מיוחדת לאסיר), התשפ"ד–2024

Government bill · Published 12 Mar 2024

1Tabled
2Reading 119 Feb 2024
3Committee
4Readings 2-311 Mar 2024
5Published12 Mar 2024

How it affects you

Israeli citizens and residents who have served at least half their sentence and have up to 45 days left may receive special leave. The leave can last up to 45 days under a three-month temporary order, excluding prisoners convicted of certain offenses.

Who gains

Eligible prisoners Special leave lasting up to 45 days Section 1
Prison Service commissioner Authority to grant prisoners special leave of up to 45 days Section 1

Who pays

The text names no one who pays directly.

Under the table

Temporary provision
The law, or part of it, is temporary and needs an extension to stay in force.
Few committee meetings
Only one committee meeting discussed this law.
Extended again
The temporary provision was extended again, 5 extensions so far.