HB 2255 -- Work for Restitution Program

Sponsor:  Guest

This bill allows any local governing agency, as specified in the
bill, to establish a work for restitution program and requires
persons who have pled guilty to or been 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 local governing agency 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 to fund the program; and

(8)  Requires the local governing agency to prepare an annual
report on the effectiveness and financial impact of the program.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:12 pm