The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1006 concerning forensic treatment services authored by Rep. Steuerwald. The bill was amended to clarify that the services provided under the Recovery Works program could be available under a misdemeanor pilot program if recommended by the Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council and funding is available. The amended bill passed 9-0 and was … [Read more...] about Forensic treatment services
Criminal
Pretrial diversion
For amend and vote only, the House Ways and Means Committee heard HB 1057 on pretrial diversion authored by Rep. Steuerwald. The bill allows prosecutor diversion programs to charge a $75 initial fee for felony diversion cases, permit additional program fees that are reasonably related to the person’s rehabilitation and approved by the court, and require the monthly user fee not be co … [Read more...] about Pretrial diversion
Industrial hemp commodities and products
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1214 authored by Rep. Friend and Rep. Davisson on industrial hemp commodities and products. The amended bill defines "industrial hemp" to include the resins of the Cannabis sativa plant and "CBD oil" as a product that contains not more than 0.3% THC but at least 5% cannabidiol and no other controlled substances. The bill also … [Read more...] about Industrial hemp commodities and products
Data concerning youth in adult court.
The Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1228 authored by Rep. McNamara on data concerning youth in adult court. This bill requires the Criminal Justice Institute to track and publish certain information concerning juveniles under the jurisdiction of an adult court due to a juvenile court not having jurisdiction and waivers of juvenile court jurisdiction. Testimony was … [Read more...] about Data concerning youth in adult court.
Crimes of violence
The Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1250 authored by Rep. Negele on crimes of violence. The bill adds the following offenses to the statutory definition of "crime of violence": (1) Battery as a Level 2 felony. (2) Battery as a Level 3 felony. (3) Battery as a Level 4 felony. (4) Battery as a Level 5 felony and adds conforming amendments. Testimony was presented by the … [Read more...] about Crimes of violence