This bill amends Idaho Code to establish new provisions regarding the advisement of felony probationers and parolees about their conditions of probation and parole. A new section, 19-2601B, is added to require that individuals placed on felony probation be informed that they waive their constitutional rights under the Fourth Amendment and consent to warrantless searches and seizures by authorized officers. The court is mandated to provide this notice at sentencing, and probationers must agree to these terms in writing to be eligible for probation. Additionally, it is specified that officers cannot conduct searches solely for harassment.

The bill also amends Section 20-1007 to include similar advisement for individuals released on parole. Parolees must be notified of their waiver of constitutional rights and consent to warrantless searches, and they must agree to the conditions of their parole in writing. The amendments ensure that both probationers and parolees are aware of their rights and the conditions under which they are supervised, with an emphasis on the prohibition of harassment during searches. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, due to an emergency declaration.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 20-1007