The provisions of the bill addressed by this analysis would amend the Government Code as it relates to measures to improve community supervision outcomes. Under the provisions of the bill, the Community Justice Assistance Division would be required to follow certain standards and procedures, to adhere to certain payment and funding requirements, to produce an annual report on community supervision outcomes, and to implement a training and technical assistance program for departments.
This analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on the demand for state correctional resources. The bill does not expressly create a felony offense, increase the punishment for an existing misdemeanor to that of a felony, increase the punishment for an existing felony offense or category of felony level offenses, or change the eligibility of a person for felony community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision.