SB475

In organization and jurisdiction of courts of common pleas, further providing for problem-solving courts; and, in sentencing, further providing for modification or revocation of order of probation.

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Pennsylvania SB475 amends the state's judicial code to enhance problem-solving courts and modify probation sentencing.

Pennsylvania SB475 amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to allow the establishment of problem-solving treatment courts by the court of common pleas of a judicial district and the Municipal Court of Philadelphia. These courts, which include veterans courts, drug courts, mental health courts, and driving under the influence courts, offer defendants a court-supervised individualized treatment program. The bill also modifies sentencing guidelines, presuming against total confinement for technical violations of probation.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

203 Yea

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Calendar

May 5, 2025

11:00 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

Apr 1, 2025

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

History

Jul 21, 2025

Senate

Approved by the Governor

Jul 21, 2025

Senate

Act No. 38 of 2025

Jul 17, 2025

Senate

Presented to the Governor