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This bill modifies the provisions related to terms of probation in Missouri. The key changes are: 1) It reduces the maximum term of probation for misdemeanors and municipal ordinance violations from 2 years to 18 months. 2) It allows the court to extend the probation term by up to 1 additional year if the defendant admits to or is found to have violated the conditions of probation, with a total maximum probation term of the original maximum plus 1 additional year. 3) It clarifies that private probation entities providing services for misdemeanor offenders cannot require clients to submit to alcohol or drug testing unless the offense involved those substances or the judge orders it for good cause. 4) It also maintains existing provisions allowing private probation entities to be contracted by courts to supervise misdemeanor offenders, while still allowing the state's probation and parole division to supervise misdemeanor cases.

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