Effective - 28 Aug 2021, 4 histories
559.120. Probation may be granted, when — community-based treatment program participation, when. — The circuit court may place a defendant on probation and require his or her participation in a program established pursuant to section 217.777 if, having regard to the nature and circumstances of the offense and to the history and character of the defendant, the court is of the opinion that:
(1) Traditional institutional confinement of the defendant is not necessary for the protection of the public, given adequate supervision; and
(2) The defendant is in need of guidance, training, or other assistance, which, in his or her case, can be effectively administered through participation in a community-based treatment program.
If the court holds such opinions and further finds that the defendant is the primary caregiver of one or more dependent children, the court shall consider requiring the defendant to participate in a community-based treatment program.
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(L. 1990 H.B. 974, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491, A.L. 2021 S.B. 53 & 60)
Structure Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XXXVIII - Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders
Section 559.012 - Eligible for probation, when.
Section 559.016 - Terms of probation — extension.
Section 559.026 - Detention condition of probation.
Section 559.029 - Transfer of supervision.
Section 559.031 - Transfer to another court.
Section 559.036 - Duration of probation — revocation.
Section 559.110 - Bond may be required — forfeiture.
Section 559.201 - Board of probation and parole created, 6th, 7th and 16th circuits — powers.
Section 559.211 - Board of probation and parole — powers.
Section 559.221 - Board of probation and parole — concurrent powers with trial courts.
Section 559.231 - Board of probation and parole — records.
Section 559.241 - Board of probation and parole — personnel.
Section 559.301 - Board of paroles created, certain circuits — powers.
Section 559.311 - Board of paroles — rules and regulations — meetings — members.
Section 559.321 - Board of paroles — powers.
Section 559.331 - Board of paroles — duties — records.
Section 559.604 - Cost of misdemeanor probation to be paid by offenders, exceptions.
Section 559.630 - Definitions.
Section 559.635 - Correctional substance abuse earnings fund, use, rules.