HI HB142

Attorney General shall coordinate a review of the impact of diverting drug possession offenders into treatment instead of criminal prosecution or imprisonment.

Review covers both pre-charging diversion and post-charging deferral into treatment programs for marijuana possession offenses of any grade and Class B or C felony drug possession offenses.

Attorney General must assess effect on law enforcement, prosecution, courts, and corrections resources; availability and cost of treatment services; and public safety impact, including whether excluding offenders with violent histories would reduce risks.

Review shall involve consultation with police, prosecutors, judges, corrections administrators, public health experts, treatment providers, and legal service providers.

Attorney General must submit findings and recommendations report within one year of the Act's approval.