Relating to the operation of pretrial intervention and certain other programs by a community supervision and corrections department.
Impact
The implementation of SB880 will have significant implications on state laws governing community supervision. By defining the parameters for pretrial interventions and the accompanying fees, the bill aims to standardize operations across counties, potentially leading to a more cohesive approach in handling pretrial cases. It counters the variability of supervision conditions that can currently exist, providing a regulatory structure intended to facilitate rehabilitation while allowing courts greater oversight.
Summary
SB880 amends the Government Code to outline the operations of pretrial intervention and other programs managed by community supervision and corrections departments. This bill establishes the conditions under which such programs can operate, focusing on the rehabilitation and supervision of individuals involved in pretrial interventions. The aim is to provide a structured framework to enhance these programs and ensure compliance with court orders for individuals released on bail or subject to specific conditions, including the installation of alcohol monitoring devices.
Contention
However, there are concerns surrounding the potential financial burden the administrative fees may impose on individuals participating in these programs. The bill allows for a monthly fee ranging from $25 to $60, which could disproportionately affect low-income individuals who are navigating the complexities of the criminal justice system. Critics argue that such fees may create a barrier to access for those seeking rehabilitation through community supervision rather than punitive measures.
Relating to the procedures for the expunction of arrest records and files for persons who complete certain court programs or pretrial intervention programs.
Relating to the procedures for the expunction of arrest records and files for persons who complete certain court programs or pretrial intervention programs.
Relating to the carrying of weapons by community supervision and corrections department officers, juvenile probation officers, and certain retired law enforcement officers and to criminal liability for taking a weapon from certain of those officers.
Relating to the carrying of weapons by community supervision and corrections department officers, juvenile probation officers, and certain retired law enforcement officers and to criminal liability for taking a weapon from certain of those officers.
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain defendants placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for the unlawful carrying of a handgun.
Relating to jury instructions regarding parole eligibility, to certain conditions of bail and community supervision, and to the early termination of community supervision and the dismissal and discharge of deferred adjudication community supervision.
Practice of medicine; creating the Supervised Physicians Act; limiting scope of supervised practice; directing specified Boards to promulgate certain rules; requiring collaborative practice arrangements; creating certain exemptions; effective date.
Board of Behavioral Sciences: marriage and family therapists: clinical social workers: professional clinical counselors: supervision of applicants for licensure via videoconferencing.