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Minutes for SB3 - Committee on Judiciary
Short Title
Creating a drug abuse treatment program for people on diversion and allowing county and district attorneys to enter into agreements with chief judges and community corrections for supervision.
Minutes Content for Thu, Jan 28, 2021
Jason Thompson gave the bill brief of SB3 explaining that it creates a certified drug abuse program for people on diversion and it allows county and district attorneys to work with court services or community corrections to arrange supervision of these programs.
There was discussion.
Chairperson Warren distributed an amendment regarding the supervision fees. (Attachment 1).
Senator Pyle asked what this amendment would change and whether it would affect existing distribution of funds. Jason Thompson explained that the language follows the pattern of existing law and the amendment would have the fee go proportionally to the supervising entity. He also explained that this a new fee assigned for diversion supervision and should not affect existing funds. After additional discussion, the Chairperson recommended that the Committee hold the bill for further consideration.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 AM.
