Committee backs bill clarifying when technical probation violations trigger graduated sentencing
HB 2744 clarifies that Act 44's graduated sentencing for technical probation violations is tied to the number of violation hearings, not the number of alleged violations in a single hearing; Republicans expressed concern about reducing judicial discretion.
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The House Judiciary Committee reported House Bill 2744, which clarifies interpretation of Act 44 for technical probation violations. Counsel told the committee the bill "clarifies that the graduated sentencing scheme for technical probation violations introduced by Act 44 hinges on the number of violation hearings as opposed to the number of technical violations alleged in an individual hearing." The bill takes effect in 60 days.
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