HB 955 -- Work for Restitution Program

Sponsor:  Guest

This bill establishes the Work for Restitution Program within the
Department of Corrections, which requires persons convicted of
nonviolent offenses where restitution is a requirement of their
probation to participate in and complete the program.  In its
main provisions, the bill:

(1)  Specifies which offenders are eligible to participate in the
program;

(2)  Requires parole revocation for failure to complete or
participate in the program;

(3)  Provides for the development of a program plan for
offenders;

(4)  Requires the program provider to prepare monthly progress
reports to the Board of Probation and Parole's designee;

(5)  Establishes restitution fee schedules;

(6)  Authorizes the department to enter into agreements for the
collection of fees;

(7)  Creates the Work for Restitution Fund within the state
treasury for the purpose of funding the program; and

(8)  Authorizes the department to establish rules to implement
the provisions of the bill.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated July 25, 2007 at 11:21 am