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ID H0475

Bill

Status

Passed

3/8/2012

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Code Section 19-2601 to allow courts to extend misdemeanor probation periods beyond the standard 2-year maximum to include time a defendant participates in a problem-solving court program plus up to one additional year after graduation or termination from the program

  • Amends Idaho Code Section 19-3921 with identical probation extension authority for misdemeanor convictions or guilty pleas, allowing the same expansion related to problem-solving court participation

  • Maintains existing probation limits for felony convictions, which may be extended up to the maximum period for which the defendant could have been imprisoned

  • Applies the probation extension provisions to both indictable and non-indictable misdemeanors

Legislative Description

Amends existing law relating to suspension of judgment and sentence to provide the court authority to extend a period of probation for certain persons.

PROBATION

Last Action

Governor signed Session Law Chapter 46 Effective: 07/01/12

3/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Rules and Administration2/6/2012

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