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MS HB363
Bill
Status
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Mark Baker
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AI Summary
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Removes the requirement that probation revocation charges be dismissed if the revocation hearing is not held within 30 days of warrant issuance.
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Replaces the 30-day dismissal requirement with a 21-day detention limit; offenders must be released from custody if revocation hearing is not held within 21 days of admission to detention.
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Allows courts to hold revocation hearings within a reasonable time after an offender is released due to the 21-day deadline and still impose sentences for technical violations.
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Requires the Department of Corrections to provide semiannual reports to the Oversight Task Force on probation warrants, hearing timelines, and sentences imposed for violations.
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Takes effect July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Dismissal of probation revocation charge when probation revocation hearing is not held within certain period; remove requirement of.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2017