The bill amends subsection 2 of section 12.1-32-06.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, specifically addressing the commencement date of supervised probation when an alternative to incarceration is court-ordered. The amendment stipulates that the length of supervised probation for various offenses remains unchanged, but it now includes the provision that the probation period may begin from the date of the defendant's release from incarceration or an alternative to incarceration, in addition to the previously established dates.

This change aims to clarify and expand the conditions under which the probation period is calculated, ensuring that individuals who are sentenced to alternatives to incarceration are treated equitably in terms of their probation timelines. The bill received unanimous support in both the Senate and the House, indicating broad legislative agreement on the need for this adjustment.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 12.1-32-06.1
Enrollment: 12.1-32-06.1
PREFILED: 12.1-32-06.1