MO HB1746

Allows circuit and associate circuit judges to contract with private entities to provide probation services for class C and D felony offenders, with supervision occurring at the sentencing judge's discretion.

Expands private probation services beyond misdemeanors to include class C and D felonies when the sentencing judge orders such private supervision.

Increases the monthly contribution amount that probationers must pay to private entities from a maximum of $50 to $65 per month, while maintaining the minimum of $30 per month.

Allows courts to exempt probationers from payment contributions based on seven specified circumstances, including unemployment, student status, employment handicaps, age, dependent support responsibilities, extenuating circumstances, or interstate transfer.

Maintains that neither the state of Missouri nor any county is required to pay for private probation services, with all costs covered by probationer contributions to the private entity.