Probation: term length.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill amends California law to allow courts handling misdemeanor cases to suspend sentences and grant probation for up to three years to individuals ordered to register as sex offenders. It extends the standard one-year probation limit for these individuals, requiring completion of an approved sex offender management program before the extended probation period ends. The bill also clarifies that reimbursement for costs associated with these changes should be provided to local agencies and school districts.
Key provisions
- Extends the maximum probation period for sex offenders convicted of misdemeanors to three years.
- Allows courts to suspend sentencing and grant probation for up to three years for sex offenders.
- Requires completion of an approved sex offender management program to terminate the extended probation period.
- Amends Section 1203.1 of the Penal Code to reflect these changes.
- Amends Section 1203a of the Penal Code to align with the changes in Section 1203.1.
- Specifies that reimbursement for costs associated with the changes should be provided to local agencies and school districts.
- Addresses restitution requirements for victims of crimes.
- Clarifies community service requirements for nonviolent offenses.
Who is affected
- Individuals convicted of misdemeanors, particularly those ordered to register as sex offenders.
- California courts handling misdemeanor cases.
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