Bill Summary for H 1021 (2011-2012)

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May 21 2012

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
House Bill 1021 (Public) Filed Monday, May 21, 2012
TO CLARIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE JUSTICE REINVESTMENT ACT AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY.
Intro. by Stam.

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Amends GS 15A-1343.2(e) (delegation to probation officer in community punishment) and GS 15A-1343.2(f) (delegation in intermediate punishments) to clarify that a probationer may be confined for the period designated in a violation report after the probationer, probation officer, and an additional designated officer sign a waiver of rights. Amends GS 15A-1344(d2) to clarify that the court may impose a 90-day period of confinement when a defendant on probation for a felony conviction has violated a condition of probation other than committing a crime or absconding. Clarifies that a court may impose a period of confinement of up to 90 days when a defendant on probation for a misdemeanor conviction has violated a condition of probation other than committing a crime or fleeing. Makes additional clarifying changes.