Bill > HB1439

This bill modifies the existing law regarding intervention fees for offenders on probation, parole, or conditional release by specifying that no intervention fees can be charged during the first sixty days of an offender's supervision. Currently, the division of probation and parole has the discretionary authority to require offenders to pay up to sixty dollars per month in fees while under supervision. The new provision ensures that offenders are not immediately burdened with these fees upon entering probation, parole, or conditional release. After the initial sixty-day period, the standard fee structure remains in place, allowing the division to collect fees that can be used to fund community corrections and intervention services such as substance abuse treatment, mental health assessment, electronic monitoring, employment placement, and other support services designed to help offenders successfully reintegrate into the community. This change may provide some financial relief to offenders during their initial transition period and potentially reduce immediate financial stress that could impact their ability to comply with supervision requirements.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1439&year=2025&code=R