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Katrina Jackson HB No. 681
Abstract: Amends the definition of "technical violations" to include misdemeanor possession of
marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol or chemical derivatives thereof, or synthetic
cannabinoids for purposes of imposition of administrative sanctions and probation
violations.
For purposes of imposition of administrative sanctions and probation violations, present law
defines "technical violation" as any violation except that it shall not include being arrested,
charged, or convicted of any violation of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law.
Proposed law amends the definition of "technical violation" to include a violation of
misdemeanor possession of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol or chemical derivatives thereof, or
synthetic cannabinoids.
(Amends C.Cr.P. Art. 899.1(D) and 900(A)(6)(c)(i)(bb))