HI SB3042

Allows judges to sentence repeat offenders convicted of certain class C felonies to probation instead of mandatory minimum imprisonment when specific findings are made

Requires courts to find the defendant would benefit from probation supervision, does not pose a serious danger to public safety, and that imprisonment would cause hardship to the defendant or dependents

Mandates that any probation sentence must include a jail term as a special condition of probation

Permits courts to re-sentence defendants to the original mandatory minimum imprisonment if they fail to complete probation or violate substantial terms and conditions

Applies to approximately 35 enumerated class C felonies including theft, burglary, assault, forgery, and drug offenses