SB 5467: Controlled sub. possession

Summary

• Requires the court to vacate the conviction of individuals convicted of possession of a controlled substance, counterfeit substance, or legend drug if the individual successfully completes substance use disorder treatment as a condition of probation.
• Requires the court to sentence individuals convicted of possession of a controlled substance, a counterfeit substance, or a schedule II legend drug who do not agree to comply with substance use disorder treatment as a condition of probation to no less than 45 days in jail.
• Provides for dismissal of a charge of possession of prohibited substance if the individual completes substance use disorder treatment prior to conviction on the charge.
• Requires the toxicology laboratory to complete the necessary analysis of suspected drug evidence within 30 days of receipt of the request for analysis.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5467), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗