(a) A committed youth offender may be released conditionally under supervision whenever appropriate.
(b) A committed youth offender may be unconditionally discharged at the end of 1 year from the date of conditional release.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall not apply to a youth offender convicted of any offense committed on or after August 5, 2000.