SB 127 Summary

• Sentencing Reforms: Increases presumptive sentencing ranges for class A and B felonies; raises theft thresholds from $500 to $750 for second-degree and $250 to $750 for third-degree; creates new crime of misconduct involving controlled substances in second degree focusing on methamphetamine manufacturing.

• Parole and Release Changes: Eliminates special medical parole; expands discretionary parole eligibility to include prisoners 60+ years old with 10+ years served; extends parole discharge period from one year to two years; allows parole board to deny consideration or require additional time served.

• Pre-Trial Release Requirements: Persons charged with felonies may be detained up to 48 hours for bail determination; expands conditions allowing arrest instead of citation to include domestic violence crimes; extends arrest timeframe from 24 to 48 hours.

• Probation and Community Supervision: Extends maximum probation periods from 10 years to 15 years for felonies and sex offenses; limits probation discharge and early termination; establishes guidelines for restitution payment schedules and administrative sanctions.

• Drug Offense Penalties: Creates new sentencing tier for methamphetamine manufacturing (second degree) as class A felony; reorganizes controlled substance offense classifications and increases penalties for distribution to minors; maintains marijuana possession restrictions.