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This bill generally revises laws related to probation supervision, introducing several key changes to how probation conditions can be modified and removed. The legislation allows probation and parole officers to remove a condition of supervision by providing written notification to the sentencing court, the probationer, and the county attorney, with a 14-day window for potential objections. If no objection is raised, the condition can be removed. When a removed condition affects victim-related matters such as restitution or contact, the county attorney must make reasonable efforts to notify the victim. The bill also clarifies the process for modifying probation conditions, requiring the probation officer to provide a report explaining why conditions should be changed and giving the probationer an opportunity to object or request a hearing. Additionally, the legislation maintains provisions for victim notification in cases of potential conditional discharge from supervision, ensuring victims can provide input or attend hearings related to changes in a probationer's status. The bill aims to provide more flexibility in probation supervision while maintaining safeguards for victim rights and public safety, and it applies to various types of offenses, including those related to specific criminal statutes involving imprisonment.

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