Bill > HB5510

This bill modifies the time periods allowed for delayed sentencing in criminal cases, allowing courts to delay sentencing for up to five years for nonpayment of child support violations, and up to one year for other misdemeanors or felonies, whereas previously the delay was limited to one year for all offenses. The bill also clarifies that when sentencing is delayed, the court must record the reason for the delay, and this delay does not remove the court's authority to sentence the defendant within that period. Additionally, it updates provisions regarding supervision fees collected by the Department of Corrections for individuals placed on delayed sentencing, with different fee structures and durations depending on the offense and whether electronic monitoring is used, and introduces the possibility of delaying the entry of a conviction judgment. The bill also specifies that these changes do not apply to juveniles committed to certain institutions or agencies.