(a) Each offender on release status who meets at least one of the following conditions shall be discharged from supervision:
- (1) The offender has served the maximum term or sentence as determined by K.S.A. 22-3722 and amendments thereto.
- (2) Discharge is recommended by the parole officer and approved by the board as provided in K.S.A. 22-3722 and amendments thereto.
- (b) A final order of discharge also may be generated by the board on its own initiative, as provided in K.S.A. 22-3722 and amendments thereto, if the board is satisfied that final release is not incompatible with the best interests of society and the welfare of the offender.
(Authorized by K.S.A. 2001 Supp. 22-3717, as amended by L. 2002, Ch. 163, Sec. 5; implementing K.S.A. 22-3722; effective Nov. 22, 2002.)