SB413:

Drug possession; persons charged with first offense, probation.

Bill Summary:

Persons charged with first offense drug possession;
probation.
Requires a court to defer proceedings and place a
defendant on probation if such defendant is charged with possession
of a controlled substance and qualifies under the first offender
statute. Under current law, a court has discretion to defer proceedings
and place such defendant on probation.

Bill Patron: Morrissey

Last Action(s):
(House) Left in Courts of Justice March 8, 2022
(Senate) Read third time and passed Senate (24-Y 16-N) February 1, 2022

Bill Status:

Passed Senate