Bill Summary for H 270 (2011-2012)

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Mar 17 2011

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
House Bill 270 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 9, 2011
TO AMEND THE LAW ESTABLISHING THE REGULAR AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF PROBATION AND TO REPEAL THE LAW TOLLING THE PROBATION PERIOD WHILE CRIMINAL CHARGES ARE PENDING THAT MIGHT RESULT IN REVOCATION PROCEEDINGS.
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House committee substitute makes the following changes to 1st edition.
Amends GS 15A-1343(b1), consolidating the new special conditions of probation related to street gangs, and clarifying that street gang is defined in GS 14-50.16(b). Also clarifies that the defendant cannot wear any item readily identifiable as associated with a street gang. Makes conforming changes. Amends GS 15A-1343(b)(13), removing the requirement that the probationer pay for drug screening and testing costs, when the warrantless search involves testing for illegal drugs. Makes a technical change.