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This bill amends Delaware's probation and sentencing procedures by formally codifying standard conditions of probation that will apply to individuals under supervision. The new law establishes nine specific standard conditions that probationers must follow, including not committing new criminal offenses, reporting arrests or police contacts within 72 hours, maintaining regular contact with a probation and parole officer, obtaining authorization to leave the state, reporting changes in residence or employment, restrictions on firearm possession, compliance with court-imposed special conditions, abstaining from unauthorized controlled substances, and adhering to a curfew. The bill preserves the court's authority to modify probation conditions and allows the Department of Correction to recommend condition changes. The legislation also clarifies that probation officers must be informed of any modifications, and a copy of probation orders must be provided to both the Department and the individual on probation. The bill will take effect 180 days after its enactment, giving state agencies time to prepare for and implement the new standardized probation conditions.

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142321