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HB 605 Restitution; extension of probation.

Introduced by: Robert B. Bell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS ENACTED WITH GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION:

Restitution; revocation of probation or suspended sentence. Provides that a court may conduct a hearing to revoke a person's probation or suspended sentence within three years after the expiration of the period of probation or suspension if the person has failed to pay restitution before such expiration. Under current law, such a hearing must be conducted within one year after the expiration of the period of probation or suspension.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Restitution; revocation of probation or suspended sentence. Provides that a court may conduct a hearing to revoke a person's probation or suspended sentence within five years after the expiration of the period of probation or suspension if the person has failed to pay restitution before such expiration. Under current law, such a hearing must be conducted within one year after the expiration of the period of probation or suspension.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Restitution; extension of probation. Provides that a defendant's probation period is automatically extended until any required restitution is paid in full or any required community service fully performed.