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MO HB241

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2013

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Ellington

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the authority for the Board of Probation and Parole to charge parolees monthly intervention fees up to $60 per month.

  • Removes the ability to waive fees, sanction offenders for nonpayment, or contract with private entities for fee collection services.

  • Eliminates the requirement that collected fees be deposited in the inmate fund or used for community corrections and intervention services including substance abuse treatment, mental health services, and electronic monitoring.

  • Retains all other parole board authority related to parole eligibility, hearing procedures, parole conditions, and restitution requirements.

  • Makes minor language updates to replace gendered pronouns with gender-neutral language ("he" to "he or she").

Legislative Description

Repeals the provision allowing the Board of Probation and Parole to charge an offender an intervention fee as a condition of parole

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

4/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Special Standing Committee on Corrections3/7/2013

Full Bill Text

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