SB 25-209

Senate Bill 25-209, which has been signed into law, allows individuals who have been accepted into a community corrections program by a board to refuse placement in that program. Previously, offenders could only express their refusal before being officially accepted. This change impacts people involved with the criminal justice system and gives them more control over their sentencing options after acceptance. Since it is now signed, the bill has become law and its provisions are enforceable.

Official Summary

The act permits an offender to refuse placement in a community corrections program after the offender has been accepted for placement by a community corrections board and a community corrections program rather than before placement. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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