SB 1050 Summary

• Establishes maximum probation periods of 2 years for misdemeanors and 3 years for felonies, with optional extensions up to 1 year each for up to 2 additional extensions if specific rehabilitation goals remain unmet or ongoing victim safety risks exist.

• Allows probationers to seek early discharge after completing 1/2 of their original probation period if they have completed all required programming and made no probation violations in the preceding 3 months, with exceptions for domestic violence, sexual offenses, and listed sex offenses.

• Prohibits courts from denying early discharge based solely on inability to pay fines, fees, or costs if the probationer has made good-faith payment efforts, though financial obligations remain after discharge.

• Establishes limits on temporary incarceration for technical probation violations: misdemeanor probationers face maximum 5-15 days for first three violations, felony probationers face maximum 15-45 days, with full probation revocation only after 3 or more sanctions plus another violation.

• Effective date: April 1, 2021.