Bill > LB686

This bill makes the following key changes: 1. It amends the Nebraska Criminal Code to eliminate the minimum sentence for post-release supervision for Class IV felonies. 2. It creates a new criminal offense for introducing or possessing electronic communication devices in correctional facilities, with some exceptions. 3. It amends the provisions related to possession of deadly weapons by prohibited persons, including adding those on probation under a deferred judgment as prohibited persons. 4. It modifies the procedures for determining a defendant's competency to stand trial, including allowing the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a network of contract facilities and providers to provide competency restoration treatment. 5. It establishes a process for courts to defer judgment and place defendants on probation, with certain exceptions, and requires payment of administrative and programming fees. 6. It makes changes to the laws related to restrictive housing in correctional facilities, including prohibiting the placement of vulnerable populations in restrictive housing and extending the long-term restrictive housing work group.

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