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 specifically 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 in consultation with various stakeholders, ensuring that pretrial services officers can make recommendations to the court regarding pretrial release decisions. The bill also clarifies the duties of pretrial services officers, allowing them to recommend pretrial diversion, file complaints for violations, and coordinate with community organizations for treatment options. The bill includes provisions for the financial aspects of pretrial supervision services, indicating that receipts from these services will be accounted for under the Department of Corrections. Lastly, it ensures that pretrial services officers will continue to supervise defendants according to existing orders prior to the bill's effective date.

Statutes affected:
SB0071A, AM SB 71, 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