AK HB205

Adds electronic monitoring as a sentencing condition and allows defendants to receive credit toward their sentences for time spent under court-ordered electronic monitoring, with one day of credit per full day if conditions are met.

Increases criminal surcharges: felonies from $100 to $125, driving-related misdemeanors from $75 to $100, and other misdemeanors from $50 to $75.

Creates probation incentive reductions allowing probation officers to recommend reducing felony probation periods by 10 days per month of good conduct for low-risk offenders who meet specified criteria.

Allows earned good time deductions of one-sixth of sentence for prisoners completing approved programs (substance abuse treatment, GED, vocational training, anger management, etc.), in addition to standard good time deductions.

Expands driver's license restoration options for DUI convictions including limited license privileges after completing court-ordered treatment programs and successfully driving under restrictions for three years.

Disqualifies persons convicted after August 22, 1996, of felony drug offenses from food stamps and temporary assistance benefits unless they demonstrate satisfactory probation/parole compliance or participation in treatment programs.