SB325 Summary

• Limits maximum probation periods to 2 years for misdemeanors and 5 years for felonies, with court authority to continue, extend, or terminate probation.

• Restricts incarceration for technical probation violations to a maximum of 90 days in a Department of Corrections facility or county jail for eligible nonviolent offenders who maintained 6 months of probation compliance.

• Establishes intermediate sanctions for technical violations including community corrections programs, work release, community service, intensive supervision, drug/alcohol treatment, and LIFETech residential programs.

• Requires courts to find that confinement is necessary based on the original offense and intervening conduct before revoking probation, with consideration given to time spent in substantial compliance.

• Creates resentencing provisions for nonviolent offenders serving prison sentences based solely on technical probation violations, requiring 6 months probation completion, no disciplinary infractions, and no pending charges.