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ID H0225

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/5/2011

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 19-5604 of Idaho Code to establish eligibility requirements for drug court admission in each Idaho county
  • Requires all drug court candidates to undergo a substance abuse assessment and a criminogenic risk assessment prior to admission
  • Prohibits individuals charged with or convicted of felony crimes of violence or felonies involving firearms or deadly weapons from participating in drug court
  • Prohibits individuals charged with or convicted of felonies involving sex offenses from participating in drug court
  • Allows drug courts to waive the violent felony prohibition with drug court team consultation and prosecuting attorney consent

Legislative Description

Amends existing law relating to the Idaho Drug Court and Mental Health Court Act to provide additional provisions relating to the eligibility of a person to be admitted into drug court.

DRUG COURT

Last Action

Governor signed Session Law Chapter 186 Effective: 07/01/11

4/5/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Rules and Administration3/4/2011

Full Bill Text

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