This bill amends sections 29-2262.06 and 29-2267 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, focusing on the revocation of probation and the waiver of probation fees. Key changes include the introduction of provisions that allow the court to waive monthly probation programming fees if the offender has been previously found indigent or if it is determined that payment would cause undue hardship due to limited income or other factors. Additionally, the bill specifies that the court must waive fees related to certain other sections under similar conditions. The bill also clarifies that probationers cannot be required to pay more than one monthly fee and outlines the process for fee collection.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the procedures for revoking probation, ensuring that probationers are entitled to a hearing where the violation must be established by clear and convincing evidence. It introduces a provision allowing for the extension of the probation term at the joint request of the probationer and prosecutor until the resolution of the revocation motion or the expiration of the maximum probation period. Overall, these amendments aim to provide greater protections for probationers while also addressing financial barriers related to probation fees.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 29-2262.06, 29-2267