Longer Parole Time For Repeat Violent Offenders Pushed By Bucks Rep.

WARMINSTER, PA —State Rep. Brian Munroe, who began his tenure in the 144th Legislative District earlier this month, plans to introduce his first piece of legislation.

The Warminster Township resident said that he will introduce a measure to "keep our communities safe by holding repeat violent offenders accountable."

The measure would require those serving sentences for a second or subsequent violent offense to serve at least 70 percent of their maximum sentence prior to being eligible for parole, Munroe said.

By requiring those who repeatedly commit violent crimes to serve an appropriate length of their sentence, Munroe said he aims to ensure that the parole system works as intended.

He said an individual is generally eligible for parole currently once they have served 50 percent of their maximum sentence.

Munroe, a former Warminster supervisor, said he would keep constituents updated on the bill's progress.

The 144th Legislative District includes Warminster, Ivyland, Warrington, and New Britain.

Munroe defeated Republican incumbent Todd Polinchock in the Nov. 8 Midterm Election by about 400 votes, according to results from the Bucks County Board of Elections.