HB 7049 Summary

• Expands eligibility for pretrial accelerated rehabilitation programs by allowing certain Class B felonies (including specific assault and public official corruption charges) to participate, effective October 1, 2015.

• Modifies the pretrial alcohol education program to include violations of boating under the influence laws and removes references to outdated statute sections.

• Establishes a pretrial drug education and community service program requiring participation in a fifteen-session drug education program, substance abuse treatment, and community service (5-30 days depending on program entry number).

• Sets application and evaluation fees of $100-$150, with program fees of $250-$600 depending on participation level, credited to the pretrial account.

• Allows courts to refer veterans to the Department of Veterans' Affairs for services if standards are substantially similar to or higher than state programs, and permits reinstatement into programs up to two times with appropriate court approval.