California 2023 2023-2024 Regular Session

California Assembly Bill AB2106 Enrolled / Bill

Filed 09/03/2024

                    Enrolled  September 03, 2024 Passed IN  Senate  August 27, 2024 Passed IN  Assembly  August 29, 2024 Amended IN  Senate  August 15, 2024 Amended IN  Senate  July 03, 2024 Amended IN  Assembly  May 16, 2024 Amended IN  Assembly  April 23, 2024 Amended IN  Assembly  March 21, 2024 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2106Introduced by Assembly Member McCartyFebruary 05, 2024An act to add Section 1203.044 to the Penal Code, relating to probation.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2106, McCarty. Probation.Existing law authorizes courts to suspend the imposition or execution of punishments in misdemeanor cases and instead enforce the terms of probation for a period not to exceed one year, except for offenses for which existing law prescribes specific probation lengths.This bill would require, in instances where a defendant is charged with a controlled substance offense and granted probation, the court to order a drug treatment program or drug education, if an appropriate program with capacity to accept the defendant has been identified by the probation officer, as specified. The bill would authorize a court to revoke probation and impose a new grant of probation if the court determines the defendant has willfully failed to comply with the treatment program or education.By expanding the duties of probation officers, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY  Appropriation: NO  Fiscal Committee: YES  Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 1203.044 is added to the Penal Code, to read:1203.044. (a) (1) In instances where a defendant is charged with a controlled substance offense and granted probation, the court shall order a drug treatment program or drug education pursuant to Section 11373 of the Health and Safety Code if an appropriate program with capacity to accept the defendant has been identified by the probation officer.(2) If, at any point during the probation period, evidence is presented that the defendant is not in compliance with the treatment program or education, the court may revoke probation and, upon a determination that the defendant has willfully failed to comply with the treatment program or education, impose a new grant of probation pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 1203.2.(3) When referring a person pursuant to this subdivision, the court shall determine the persons ability to pay. If the court finds that the person is financially unable to pay, the court shall develop a sliding fee schedule for the program based on the persons ability to pay. A person who meets the criteria set forth in Section 68632 of the Government Code shall not be responsible for any costs.(b) For purposes of this section, drug treatment program means a state-licensed or state-certified community drug treatment program, which may include one or more of the following: drug education, outpatient services, narcotic replacement therapy, residential treatment, detoxification services, and aftercare services.SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.

 Enrolled  September 03, 2024 Passed IN  Senate  August 27, 2024 Passed IN  Assembly  August 29, 2024 Amended IN  Senate  August 15, 2024 Amended IN  Senate  July 03, 2024 Amended IN  Assembly  May 16, 2024 Amended IN  Assembly  April 23, 2024 Amended IN  Assembly  March 21, 2024 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2106Introduced by Assembly Member McCartyFebruary 05, 2024An act to add Section 1203.044 to the Penal Code, relating to probation.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2106, McCarty. Probation.Existing law authorizes courts to suspend the imposition or execution of punishments in misdemeanor cases and instead enforce the terms of probation for a period not to exceed one year, except for offenses for which existing law prescribes specific probation lengths.This bill would require, in instances where a defendant is charged with a controlled substance offense and granted probation, the court to order a drug treatment program or drug education, if an appropriate program with capacity to accept the defendant has been identified by the probation officer, as specified. The bill would authorize a court to revoke probation and impose a new grant of probation if the court determines the defendant has willfully failed to comply with the treatment program or education.By expanding the duties of probation officers, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY  Appropriation: NO  Fiscal Committee: YES  Local Program: YES 

 Enrolled  September 03, 2024 Passed IN  Senate  August 27, 2024 Passed IN  Assembly  August 29, 2024 Amended IN  Senate  August 15, 2024 Amended IN  Senate  July 03, 2024 Amended IN  Assembly  May 16, 2024 Amended IN  Assembly  April 23, 2024 Amended IN  Assembly  March 21, 2024

Enrolled  September 03, 2024
Passed IN  Senate  August 27, 2024
Passed IN  Assembly  August 29, 2024
Amended IN  Senate  August 15, 2024
Amended IN  Senate  July 03, 2024
Amended IN  Assembly  May 16, 2024
Amended IN  Assembly  April 23, 2024
Amended IN  Assembly  March 21, 2024

 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION

 Assembly Bill 

No. 2106

Introduced by Assembly Member McCartyFebruary 05, 2024

Introduced by Assembly Member McCarty
February 05, 2024

An act to add Section 1203.044 to the Penal Code, relating to probation.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST

## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST

AB 2106, McCarty. Probation.

Existing law authorizes courts to suspend the imposition or execution of punishments in misdemeanor cases and instead enforce the terms of probation for a period not to exceed one year, except for offenses for which existing law prescribes specific probation lengths.This bill would require, in instances where a defendant is charged with a controlled substance offense and granted probation, the court to order a drug treatment program or drug education, if an appropriate program with capacity to accept the defendant has been identified by the probation officer, as specified. The bill would authorize a court to revoke probation and impose a new grant of probation if the court determines the defendant has willfully failed to comply with the treatment program or education.By expanding the duties of probation officers, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.

Existing law authorizes courts to suspend the imposition or execution of punishments in misdemeanor cases and instead enforce the terms of probation for a period not to exceed one year, except for offenses for which existing law prescribes specific probation lengths.

This bill would require, in instances where a defendant is charged with a controlled substance offense and granted probation, the court to order a drug treatment program or drug education, if an appropriate program with capacity to accept the defendant has been identified by the probation officer, as specified. The bill would authorize a court to revoke probation and impose a new grant of probation if the court determines the defendant has willfully failed to comply with the treatment program or education.

By expanding the duties of probation officers, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.

The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.

This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.

## Digest Key

## Bill Text

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 1203.044 is added to the Penal Code, to read:1203.044. (a) (1) In instances where a defendant is charged with a controlled substance offense and granted probation, the court shall order a drug treatment program or drug education pursuant to Section 11373 of the Health and Safety Code if an appropriate program with capacity to accept the defendant has been identified by the probation officer.(2) If, at any point during the probation period, evidence is presented that the defendant is not in compliance with the treatment program or education, the court may revoke probation and, upon a determination that the defendant has willfully failed to comply with the treatment program or education, impose a new grant of probation pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 1203.2.(3) When referring a person pursuant to this subdivision, the court shall determine the persons ability to pay. If the court finds that the person is financially unable to pay, the court shall develop a sliding fee schedule for the program based on the persons ability to pay. A person who meets the criteria set forth in Section 68632 of the Government Code shall not be responsible for any costs.(b) For purposes of this section, drug treatment program means a state-licensed or state-certified community drug treatment program, which may include one or more of the following: drug education, outpatient services, narcotic replacement therapy, residential treatment, detoxification services, and aftercare services.SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:

## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:

SECTION 1. Section 1203.044 is added to the Penal Code, to read:1203.044. (a) (1) In instances where a defendant is charged with a controlled substance offense and granted probation, the court shall order a drug treatment program or drug education pursuant to Section 11373 of the Health and Safety Code if an appropriate program with capacity to accept the defendant has been identified by the probation officer.(2) If, at any point during the probation period, evidence is presented that the defendant is not in compliance with the treatment program or education, the court may revoke probation and, upon a determination that the defendant has willfully failed to comply with the treatment program or education, impose a new grant of probation pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 1203.2.(3) When referring a person pursuant to this subdivision, the court shall determine the persons ability to pay. If the court finds that the person is financially unable to pay, the court shall develop a sliding fee schedule for the program based on the persons ability to pay. A person who meets the criteria set forth in Section 68632 of the Government Code shall not be responsible for any costs.(b) For purposes of this section, drug treatment program means a state-licensed or state-certified community drug treatment program, which may include one or more of the following: drug education, outpatient services, narcotic replacement therapy, residential treatment, detoxification services, and aftercare services.

SECTION 1. Section 1203.044 is added to the Penal Code, to read:

### SECTION 1.

1203.044. (a) (1) In instances where a defendant is charged with a controlled substance offense and granted probation, the court shall order a drug treatment program or drug education pursuant to Section 11373 of the Health and Safety Code if an appropriate program with capacity to accept the defendant has been identified by the probation officer.(2) If, at any point during the probation period, evidence is presented that the defendant is not in compliance with the treatment program or education, the court may revoke probation and, upon a determination that the defendant has willfully failed to comply with the treatment program or education, impose a new grant of probation pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 1203.2.(3) When referring a person pursuant to this subdivision, the court shall determine the persons ability to pay. If the court finds that the person is financially unable to pay, the court shall develop a sliding fee schedule for the program based on the persons ability to pay. A person who meets the criteria set forth in Section 68632 of the Government Code shall not be responsible for any costs.(b) For purposes of this section, drug treatment program means a state-licensed or state-certified community drug treatment program, which may include one or more of the following: drug education, outpatient services, narcotic replacement therapy, residential treatment, detoxification services, and aftercare services.

1203.044. (a) (1) In instances where a defendant is charged with a controlled substance offense and granted probation, the court shall order a drug treatment program or drug education pursuant to Section 11373 of the Health and Safety Code if an appropriate program with capacity to accept the defendant has been identified by the probation officer.(2) If, at any point during the probation period, evidence is presented that the defendant is not in compliance with the treatment program or education, the court may revoke probation and, upon a determination that the defendant has willfully failed to comply with the treatment program or education, impose a new grant of probation pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 1203.2.(3) When referring a person pursuant to this subdivision, the court shall determine the persons ability to pay. If the court finds that the person is financially unable to pay, the court shall develop a sliding fee schedule for the program based on the persons ability to pay. A person who meets the criteria set forth in Section 68632 of the Government Code shall not be responsible for any costs.(b) For purposes of this section, drug treatment program means a state-licensed or state-certified community drug treatment program, which may include one or more of the following: drug education, outpatient services, narcotic replacement therapy, residential treatment, detoxification services, and aftercare services.

1203.044. (a) (1) In instances where a defendant is charged with a controlled substance offense and granted probation, the court shall order a drug treatment program or drug education pursuant to Section 11373 of the Health and Safety Code if an appropriate program with capacity to accept the defendant has been identified by the probation officer.(2) If, at any point during the probation period, evidence is presented that the defendant is not in compliance with the treatment program or education, the court may revoke probation and, upon a determination that the defendant has willfully failed to comply with the treatment program or education, impose a new grant of probation pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 1203.2.(3) When referring a person pursuant to this subdivision, the court shall determine the persons ability to pay. If the court finds that the person is financially unable to pay, the court shall develop a sliding fee schedule for the program based on the persons ability to pay. A person who meets the criteria set forth in Section 68632 of the Government Code shall not be responsible for any costs.(b) For purposes of this section, drug treatment program means a state-licensed or state-certified community drug treatment program, which may include one or more of the following: drug education, outpatient services, narcotic replacement therapy, residential treatment, detoxification services, and aftercare services.



1203.044. (a) (1) In instances where a defendant is charged with a controlled substance offense and granted probation, the court shall order a drug treatment program or drug education pursuant to Section 11373 of the Health and Safety Code if an appropriate program with capacity to accept the defendant has been identified by the probation officer.

(2) If, at any point during the probation period, evidence is presented that the defendant is not in compliance with the treatment program or education, the court may revoke probation and, upon a determination that the defendant has willfully failed to comply with the treatment program or education, impose a new grant of probation pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 1203.2.

(3) When referring a person pursuant to this subdivision, the court shall determine the persons ability to pay. If the court finds that the person is financially unable to pay, the court shall develop a sliding fee schedule for the program based on the persons ability to pay. A person who meets the criteria set forth in Section 68632 of the Government Code shall not be responsible for any costs.

(b) For purposes of this section, drug treatment program means a state-licensed or state-certified community drug treatment program, which may include one or more of the following: drug education, outpatient services, narcotic replacement therapy, residential treatment, detoxification services, and aftercare services.

SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.

SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.

SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.

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