The proposed bill would amend current statutes related to probation by requiring that the court or a probation officer impose only the least restrictive conditions of probation that are individually determined and tailored to assist the defendant in leading a law-abiding life, protect public safety, and promote rehabilitation. Specifically, it mandates that the conditions of probation be informed by the defendant's criminogenic risk and needs as established by a validated risk assessment tool. Additionally, the bill instructs the court or probation officer to consider waiving unnecessary conditions and to ensure that all conditions are narrowly tailored to the defendant.

Furthermore, the bill makes several technical changes, including the deletion of outdated language and the insertion of new provisions that clarify the responsibilities of the court and probation officers in setting probation conditions. It also stipulates that if a presentence report is prepared, the conditions of probation must be informed by its findings. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the effectiveness of probation supervision while ensuring that conditions are not overly burdensome for defendants.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-901, 13-903, 13-917, 13-924, 13-913, 13-603, 13-701, 12-267, 13-902, 31-233, 13-901.01, 13-3422