Plain English Breakdown
The official text states the extension is 'not exceeding one additional year' but does not specify minimum durations or exact lengths if less than a full year.
Extending Probation Time for Sex Offenders
This law allows courts to extend probation by up to one additional year for offenders required to register as sex offenders if they have not finished their terms and need more time for programming.
What This Bill Does
- Allows courts to order a term of probation to continue for no more than one additional year.
- Requires the probation department to file a petition with the court before an extension can happen.
- Needs a court finding that the defendant has not successfully completed their current probation terms.
- Needs a court finding that extra time is necessary for programming.
Who It Names or Affects
- Offenders required to register as sex offenders as a condition of their probation
- Courts handling these specific cases
- Probation departments that file petitions for extensions
Terms To Know
- Petition
- A formal written request sent to a court asking it to take action.
- Programming
- Required classes, therapy, or treatment plans that an offender must complete while on probation.
Limits and Unknowns
- The extension applies only if the Commission on State Mandates determines there are state-mandated costs; reimbursement depends on this determination.
- This change does not apply to offenders who are not required to register as sex offenders.