S.F. No. 1284 Summary

• Modifies maximum stay of sentence periods for felony convictions by changing the standard from "not more than four years or the maximum period for which the sentence of imprisonment might have been imposed, whichever is longer" to "whichever is less."

• Maintains six-year maximum stay for gross misdemeanor violations of DWI (169A.20), certain drug offenses, and specified felonies, with unsupervised probation required for the last year unless court finds supervised probation necessary.

• Permits courts to extend probation terms up to one year (extendable to two years total) if defendant fails to pay court-ordered restitution as scheduled.

• Permits courts to extend probation terms up to three years if defendant fails to complete court-ordered treatment successfully.

• Requires courts to appoint counsel for defendants unable to pay during probation revocation hearings, effective August 1, 2015.