The bill amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to establish stricter guidelines regarding probation and parole for individuals convicted of specific offenses. It specifies that probation terms cannot be reduced for those convicted of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, vehicular homicide, or first-degree vehicular negligent injuring. The court retains the authority to terminate probation early if the defendant complies with the terms, but this is now explicitly limited by the nature of the offense.

Additionally, the bill modifies the conditions under which a court can terminate probation or a suspended sentence. For felony cases, the court may only discharge a defendant after one year of probation if they have not been convicted of the specified serious offenses. Similarly, for misdemeanor cases, the court can only terminate probation for defendants not convicted of vehicular negligent injuring. These changes aim to ensure that individuals convicted of more serious offenses face stricter probation requirements.

Statutes affected:
SB413 Original: 15:1(A)(1)
SB413 Engrossed: 15:1(A)(1)
SB413 Reengrossed: 15:1(A)(1)