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Senate committee hears bill to let probation officers streamline supervision conditions
Summary
Lawmakers heard testimony on SB 70, which would let supervising officers notify the sentencing court and county attorney when they seek to remove irrelevant probation conditions; a 14‑day objection window would trigger a hearing. Supporters argue the change reduces revocations and frees officer time for high‑risk cases; victims’ notification procedures were clarified.
Senator Gail Lammers of Senate District 21 introduced Senate Bill 70, saying the bill creates a streamlined process for probation officers to seek removal of supervision conditions they consider no longer necessary. Under the bill, an officer may notify the sentencing court and county attorney of an intention to remove a condition; if the judge and county attorney do not object within 14 days, the condition is eliminated without a hearing. If any party objects within 14 days, the court must hold a hearing to decide whether the…
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