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Committee advances 'John School' option to sentencing, with fee to fund victim services
Summary
House Bill 12-69 would let judges require a court‑approved prostitution‑offender education program as part of sentencing for unlawful propositioning. The program is discretionary, carries a participant fee (up to $500) and directs funds to victim services, the arresting agency and county administration. The committee received broad support from prosecutors, victim advocates and public defenders.
Representative Maureen Bauer told the committee House Bill 12‑69 would authorize judges to order completion of a court‑approved prostitution offender education program at sentencing (often called 'John School') as a discretionary sentencing option. The bill does not create a new crime or increase penalties; it…
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