Introduced
To eliminate eligibility for probation and the dismissal of first-time drug charges for individuals who have participated in a drug treatment court. Under current law, when an individual pleads guilty to a first drug offence, the court may defer further proceedings, place the person on probation and, upon fulfillment of the probation terms, dismiss the case without adjudication of guilt. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 998 to 1000 that would establish standardized statewide procedures and guidelines for drug treatment courts.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To eliminate eligibility for probation and the dismissal of first-time drug charges for individuals who have participated in a drug treatment court. Under current law, when an individual pleads guilty to a first drug offence, the court may defer further proceedings, place the person on probation and, upon fulfillment of the probation terms, dismiss the case without adjudication of guilt. The bill is part of a legislative package that includes Senate Bill 998, to establish standardized statewide procedures and guidelines for drug treatment courts.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates technical changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
by
To establish that if passed the bill will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2005.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)
To eliminate eligibility for probation and the dismissal of first-time drug charges for individuals who have participated in a drug treatment court. Under current law, when an individual pleads guilty to a first drug offence, the court may defer further proceedings, place the person on probation and, upon fulfillment of the probation terms, dismiss the case without adjudication of guilt. The bill is part of a legislative package that includes Senate Bill 998, to establish standardized statewide procedures and guidelines for drug treatment courts.
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
