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IA HSB140
SB
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary
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AI Summary
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Defendants on probation earn a 14-day "discharge credit" reduction for each full calendar month they remain in compliance with probation terms, effective July 1, 2026
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A 90-day "educational credit" is awarded when a defendant earns a high school diploma, GED, academic degree, or completes a certified vocational or career training program while on probation
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A 30-day "workforce credit" is earned for each six-month period a defendant maintains verifiable employment averaging at least 30 hours per week
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Total credit reductions cannot exceed 40% of the original probation period, and defendants cannot be discharged until fees and court debt are paid or subject to a payment plan
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The Department of Corrections must provide defendants with credit accountings at least twice yearly and submit annual public reports by December 1 detailing credits earned and supervision days reduced
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to probation, including discharge credits, educational credits, and workforce credits, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 570.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 570.
2/24/2025