The bill amends existing laws related to pretrial services supervision agreements in Alaska. It establishes a pretrial services program that includes a risk assessment for defendants detained in custody and those for whom the prosecution requests an assessment. The program will now provide supervision for defendants charged with a violation of state law and released while awaiting trial. Additionally, the commissioner is granted the authority to enter into agreements with municipalities to provide pretrial supervision services for defendants charged solely with municipal law violations and to establish reasonable fees for these services. Further amendments include the requirement for the commissioner to adopt regulations that facilitate the pretrial services program, including a process for officers to recommend pretrial release decisions. The bill also allows pretrial services officers to recommend pretrial diversion and outlines their responsibilities, such as filing complaints for violations of release conditions and coordinating with community organizations for treatment options. The bill ensures that pretrial services officers will continue to supervise defendants according to existing orders issued before the bill's effective date.

Statutes affected:
HB0066A, AM HB 66, introduced 01/24/2025: 33.07.010, 33.07.020, 33.07.030, 11.56.730, 11.56.757, 47.38.020, 37.05.146