533.200 Form of sentencing for convicted persons who have not received a
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graduation certificate or High School Equivalency Diploma -- Exceptions
for an individual with a severe intellectual disability.
(1)A person convicted of a misdemeanor or violation who has not received a
graduation certificate from high school or has not obtained a High School
Equivalency Diploma may, in addition to or in lieu of any other penalty provided
by law, be sentenced to attend and successfully complete a program designed
to improve his reading, living, and employment skills. Attendance at such
program shall be deemed a form of probation and all provisions of the law with
respect to probation, including restitution to victims, shall apply.
(2)A person convicted of a felony who has not received a graduation certificate
from high school or has not obtained a High School Equivalency Diploma may,
in addition to any other penalty provided by law, be sentenced to attend and
successfully complete a program designed to improve his reading, living, and
employment skills. Attendance at such program shall be deemed a form of
probation and all provisions of the law with respect to probation, including
restitution to victims, shall apply.
(3)The provisions of this section shall not apply to an individual with an intellectual
or other disability that is so severe that he would not reasonably be expected to
benefit from or complete the program.