HB663 Summary

• Allows the District Attorney of the Sixth Judicial Circuit to establish a discretionary pretrial diversion program for offenders charged with criminal offenses in state or municipal courts.

• Offenders must apply within 40 days of first appearance or arraignment and are ineligible if charged with Class A felonies, crimes involving death or serious physical injury, sexual offenses, drug trafficking, or other specified serious crimes.

• Requires offenders to enter written agreements including waivers of speedy trial and jury trial rights, guilty pleas, restitution payments, and compliance with conditions such as substance abuse treatment, employment, education, and no contact with certain persons.

• Establishes administrative fees up to $1,000 for felonies, $750 for misdemeanors, $500 for traffic offenses, and $100 for violations, with proceeds distributed to law enforcement agencies, forensic labs, court clerks, and the district attorney's office.

• Offenders cannot graduate from the program or have charges dismissed unless all fees, costs, and restitution are paid in full, though fees may be waived or reduced for indigent applicants at the district attorney's discretion.