Plain English Breakdown
The official status indicates the bill failed passage in committee, meaning these changes are proposed but may not become law without further action.
Extending Probation Terms for Sex Offenders
This bill allows courts in misdemeanor cases to extend probation up to three years for individuals ordered to register as sex offenders so they can complete an approved management program.
What This Bill Does
- Authorizes courts handling misdemeanor cases to suspend a sentence and grant probation for up to three years if the person must register as a sex offender, instead of the current one-year limit.
- Requires that any extra time added beyond the standard one year ends once the individual successfully finishes an approved sex offender management program.
Who It Names or Affects
- Courts handling misdemeanor cases where defendants are ordered to register as sex offenders.
- Individuals convicted of specified crimes who receive probation and must complete a management program.
- Local government agencies that may face new costs if the state determines reimbursement is required.
Terms To Know
- Probation
- A period where a person avoids jail time but follows court rules and supervision instead of serving the full sentence immediately.
- Misdemeanor
- A less serious crime that carries lighter penalties than a felony, such as short probation or small fines.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill only applies to misdemeanor cases, not felony convictions.
- Reimbursement for local costs depends on whether the Commission on State Mandates determines that this law creates state-mandated costs.
- The text does not specify which crimes qualify beyond stating they require sex offender registration.