The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding probation for individuals convicted of dangerous crimes against children (DCAC). Under the new law, the court would be prohibited from terminating or modifying the period of probation for any defendant convicted of a DCAC on or after January 1, 2027. This change would replace the existing provision that allows the court to terminate probation early if it deems that justice would be served and the defendant's conduct warrants it. Additionally, probationers convicted of a DCAC would not be eligible to receive earned time or work time credits toward reducing their probation period.

The bill also includes technical changes to existing language, such as updating the phrasing regarding the preparation of probation reports and clarifying the rights of victims in relation to probation hearings. Specifically, it modifies the language to ensure that the court's authority to terminate probation early is explicitly limited for those convicted of DCACs after the specified date, thereby reinforcing the seriousness of such offenses and the associated probation terms.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-901, 13-923, 13-924, 13-913, 13-603, 12-267, 13-902, 31-233, 13-705, 13-901.01, 13-3422, 13-3821, 13-3825
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-901, 13-923, 13-924, 13-913, 13-603, 12-267, 13-902, 31-233, 13-705, 13-901.01, 13-3422, 13-3821, 13-3825
House Engrossed Version: 13-901, 13-923, 13-924, 13-913, 13-603, 12-267, 13-902, 31-233, 13-705, 13-901.01, 13-3422, 13-3821, 13-3825
Chaptered Version: 13-901, 13-923, 13-924, 13-913, 13-603, 12-267, 13-902, 31-233, 13-705, 13-901.01, 13-3422, 13-3821, 13-3825