Allows the attorney for the State to decide whether to charge certain Class E crimes as civil violations.
This bill allows the attorney for the State to determine whether to charge certain Class E crimes as civil violations, based on factors such as the severity of the defendant’s conduct and the impact on the victim. The decision is not subject to judicial review and carries a penalty of no more than $1,000. The bill also clarifies that a person may not be arrested or detained for a civil violation.
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