HB 1185 Summary

• Changes the threshold for automatic felony-to-misdemeanor reduction from one year to 360 days imprisonment, applied upon successful completion of the sentence and probation period.

• Revokes the misdemeanor status if a probation revocation order is entered, restoring felony conviction status.

• Requires the Department of Corrections to notify defendants in custody of any pending, untried probation revocation petitions and their right to request final disposition.

• Establishes a 90-day deadline for the court to hold a hearing on the revocation petition after receiving the defendant's request, with dismissal with prejudice if the deadline is missed.

• Voids the defendant's request for final disposition if the defendant escapes from custody after submitting the request.