Bill > AB2237

This bill modifies existing laws regarding probation terms, specifically for individuals convicted of offenses that require them to register as sex offenders. Currently, courts can suspend sentences and grant probation for up to two years in felony cases and one year in misdemeanor cases, with some exceptions. This bill allows courts to extend probation for up to three years for individuals who are granted probation and are also required to register as sex offenders under Section 290 of the Penal Code, which mandates registration for those convicted of certain sex offenses. This extension applies to both felony and misdemeanor cases where such registration is a condition of probation. By increasing the potential duration of probation, the bill may create costs for local governments, and it includes a provision for reimbursement if the Commission on State Mandates determines these costs are state-mandated.

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