Broadens court discretion to extend interim probation terms with defendant's consent to avoid incarceration.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to allow courts to extend the period of interim probation for up to two additional one-year terms if the defendant consents and is participating in a treatment program. The court must consult with the prosecutor and consider the defendant's compliance record when sentencing. The defendant receives credit for time served under interim probation supervision. The bill aims to avoid incarceratory outcomes.

Broadens court discretion to extend interim probation terms with defendant's consent to avoid incarceration.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to allow courts to extend the period of interim probation for up to two additional one-year terms if the defendant consents and is participating in a treatment program. The court must consult with the prosecutor and consider the defendant's compliance record when sentencing. The defendant receives credit for time served under interim probation supervision. The bill aims to avoid incarceratory outcomes.