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2009 SESSION

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SB 1196 Behavioral Correction Program; created.

Introduced by: Phillip P. Puckett | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Behavioral Correction Program. Allows a non-violent offender who otherwise would be sentenced to a fixed term of incarceration of three years or longer and who the court determines requires treatment for drug or alcohol substance abuse issues to be committed to a special program lasting 24 months or more. Following the offender's release, he is placed on supervised probation.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Behavioral Correction Program. Allows an offender who otherwise would be sentenced to a fixed term of incarceration of three years or longer and who the court determines requires treatment for drug or alcohol substance abuse issues to be committed to a special program lasting 18 months or more. Following the offender's release, he is placed on supervised probation.