The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes regarding the transfer of probation supervision. Specifically, it would remove the requirement that a probationer must request a courtesy transfer to another county at the time of sentencing or disposition. This change allows probationers greater flexibility in making such requests at a later time, which could facilitate their transition and support their rehabilitation efforts.

Additionally, the bill includes technical changes to the language of the statute. The current law stipulates that a probationer must provide proof of family caregiver obligations, employment, or housing when making a request for transfer, and the supervising probation department is required to confirm these details and review victim safety concerns. The removal of the timing requirement for the request aims to streamline the process and potentially improve outcomes for probationers seeking to relocate.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-901
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-901
Chaptered Version: 13-901