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CA AB2515

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2014

Primary Sponsor

Tim Donnelly

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Origin

State Assembly

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the mandatory minimum 90-day jail sentence for persons convicted of using or being under the influence of controlled substances under Health and Safety Code Section 11550(a).

  • Eliminates the requirement that probation conditions must include at least 90 days of county jail confinement for first-time offenders.

  • Authorizes courts to grant probation for up to five years in addition to any jail sentence imposed, rather than as an alternative with mandatory jail time.

  • Maintains the 180-day minimum jail requirement for repeat offenders who refuse to complete a licensed drug rehabilitation program within seven years of two or more prior convictions.

  • Preserves the court's authority to permit completion of a licensed drug rehabilitation program in lieu of part or all county jail imprisonment when in the interest of justice.

Legislative Description

Controlled substances: sentencing.

Last Action

Reconsideration granted. (Page 5396.) Ordered to inactive file at the request of Assembly Member Donnelly.

6/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/28/2014

Full Bill Text

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