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This bill modifies Louisiana's criminal probation laws by making several key changes to the Code of Criminal Procedure. Specifically, the bill expands the definition of what can be considered a technical violation of probation by adding that possession of drug paraphernalia (as defined in R.S. 40:1023) can be considered a technical violation. The bill also streamlines the language around probation revocation for new criminal offenses, clarifying that a probationer who commits and is convicted of a felony (either in Louisiana or another jurisdiction) can have their probation revoked as of the date of the felony's commission or final conviction. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision that exempts defendants participating in drug or specialty court programs from automatic probation revocation, allowing them the opportunity to complete their court-ordered program. If a defendant in such a program does not successfully complete it after being convicted of a new felony, their probation can still be revoked. These changes aim to provide more flexibility in handling probation violations while maintaining accountability for criminal behavior.

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