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ID H0475
Bill
Status
3/8/2012
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Maintains existing probation limits for felony convictions, which may be extended up to the maximum period for which the defendant could have been imprisoned
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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