Bail
Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Bail Bonds - Return of Defendant [HB-1001]
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Providing that the filing of a specified motion within a specified time limit shall stay a specified matter and preclude the payment of any forfeiture of bail or collateral until a specified time; granting a surety a specified amount of time to pay a forfeiture of bail or collateral on denial of a specified motion; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jay Jalisi
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 03/16/2015
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Louisiana 2015 Regular Session
Provides relative to a contradictory hearing prior to release on bail in certain cases involving domestic abuse [HB-841]
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Provides relative to a contradictory hearing prior to release on bail in certain cases involving domestic abuse
Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph Lopinto
Effective Date: August 1, 2015. on 07/01/2015
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Louisiana 2015 Regular Session
Authorizes the use of a contradictory hearing prior to release on bail in certain cases involving domestic abuse [HB-251]
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Authorizes the use of a contradictory hearing prior to release on bail in certain cases involving domestic abuse
Sponsored by: Rep. Edward James
Becomes Hb 841. on 05/14/2015
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Idaho 2015 Regular Session
Amends existing law to provide for setting bail when a defendant fails to appear in court under certain conditions. [HB-158]
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BAIL - Amends existing law to provide for setting bail when a defendant fails to appear in court under certain conditions.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Reported Signed By Governor On March 30, 2015 Session Law Chapter 182 Effective: 07/01/2015 on 03/30/2015
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Idaho 2015 Regular Session
Amends existing law to remove a provision relating to a bench warrant for a bailable offense; and to provide for the setting of bail when a defendant fails to appear before the court under certain conditions. [HB-63]
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BAIL - Amends existing law to remove a provision relating to a bench warrant for a bailable offense; and to provide for the setting of bail when a defendant fails to appear before the court under certain conditions.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Reported Printed And Referred To Judiciary, Rules, & Administration on 02/02/2015
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Confinement and Release [SB-973]
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Altering findings and policies regarding the creation of the Division of Pretrial Detention and Services; requiring the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services, on or before May 1, 2015, with the advice of the Pretrial Services Commission to establish a Pretrial Release Services Program in the Department to offer in each county an alternative to pretrial detention; establishing requirements for the program; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Frosh
Third Reading Passed (37-9) on 03/31/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Crime Victim and Crime Victim's Representative - Electronic Notification [SB-922]
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Authorizing a victim or a victim's representative to follow a specified protocol in order to request specified notices in a specified electronic form; authorizing the prosecuting attorney and the clerk of specified courts to provide specified notices in a specified electronic form under specified circumstances; authorizing a specified victim or victim's representative to discontinue specified notices under specified circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Norman Stone
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 205 on 04/14/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release [SB-920]
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Repealing the authority of a District Court commissioner to set bond or commit persons to jail in default of bond; authorizing a District Court commissioner to release a defendant charged with a felony from pretrial detention under specified circumstances; requiring a District Court commissioner to release a defendant charged with a misdemeanor on personal recognizance under specified circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas Miller
Hearing 2/19 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/19/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Juveniles - Transfer Determinations - Confinement in Juvenile Facilities [SB-757]
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Requiring a court exercising criminal jurisdiction in a case involving a child, or the District Court at a bail review or preliminary hearing, to order a child to be held in a secure juvenile facility pending a transfer determination except under specified circumstances; and requiring the District Court at a bail review or preliminary hearing to order that a specified study be made under specified circumstances.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ulysses Currie
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings on 03/20/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - District Court Commissioner - Initial Appearance [SB-748]
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Prohibiting a District Court commissioner from conducting an initial appearance for an arrested person except during specified time frames with specified exceptions; authorizing a commissioner to conduct an initial appearance for specified arrested persons under specified circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Zirkin
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings; Withdrawn on 03/03/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Maryland Law Enforcement Trust Act [SB-554]
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Providing that when an individual becomes eligible for release from State or local custody, a law enforcement or any other government official may not continue to detain the individual on the basis of an immigration detainer; providing that a detainee may not be denied bail solely because of an immigration detainer; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Rosapepe
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings on 03/26/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Issuance of Summonses and Arrest Warrants and Restrictions on Pretrial Release [SB-260]
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Prohibiting a District Court commissioner from issuing a summons if the defendant is charged with a specified crime of violence; prohibiting a commissioner from authorizing the pretrial release of a defendant charged with committing a crime while the defendant was released on bail or personal recognizance for a pending prior criminal charge; and prohibiting a commissioner from authorizing the pretrial release of a defendant charged with committing a crime while on parole.
Sponsored by: Sen. Christopher Shank
Hearing 2/19 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/19/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Crimes - Elder Abuse or Neglect - Restrictions on Pretrial Release [SB-182]
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Prohibiting a District Court commissioner from authorizing the pretrial release of a defendant charged with causing abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult in the first or second degree; providing that a judge may authorize the pretrial release of the defendant on specified conditions; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Gladden
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings on 03/10/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Initial Appearance and Representation by the Office of the Public Defender [SB-1114]
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Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution establishing that Article 21 of the Declaration of Rights may not be construed to require the Office of the Public Defender to represent a defendant at an initial appearance before a District Court commissioner; and submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State for their adoption or rejection.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Feldman
Hearing 4/01 At 1:00 P.m. on 04/01/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Forfeiture of Bail Bonds [SB-1030]
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Repealing a provision of law that prohibits a court that exercises criminal jurisdiction from refunding a forfeiture of bail or collateral at a specified time unless a private surety pays a forfeiture of bail or collateral within a specified time; and repealing specified conditions that must be met before the court may refund a forfeited bail bond or collateral that was not paid within a specified time.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joan Conway
Rereferred To Judicial Proceedings on 02/26/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Defendants Held on No-Bail Status - Comprehensive Evidence-Based Risk Assessment [HB-746]
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Providing that in a case that does not involve a charge of a crime of violence, if a court orders a defendant to be held on no-bail status, the applicable pretrial services unit shall immediately perform a comprehensive evidence-based risk assessment of the defendant to determine the likelihood that the defendant will flee or pose a danger to another person or the community; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nathaniel Oaks
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 04/05/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Forfeiture of Bail Bonds [HB-631]
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Repealing a provision of law that prohibits a court that exercises criminal jurisdiction from refunding a forfeiture of bail or collateral at a specified time unless a private surety pays a forfeiture of bail or collateral within a specified time; and repealing specified conditions that must be met before the court may refund a forfeited bail bond or collateral that was not paid within a specified time.
Sponsored by: Sen. Barbara Robinson
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 03/10/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Confinement and Release of Criminal Defendants - Initial Appearance and Representation by the Office of the Public Defender [HB-537]
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Requiring a District Court commissioner to conduct specified duties relating to an initial appearance of a defendant in accordance with specified court rules; requiring a person arrested to be presented before a District Court judge for a specified initial appearance under specified circumstances; requiring a person arrested to be presented before a commissioner for a specified initial appearance under specified circumstances; requiring the Office of the Public Defender to provide representation at a specified appearance; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary; Withdrawn on 04/07/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Crimes - Elder Abuse or Neglect - Restrictions on Pretrial Release [HB-382]
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Prohibiting a District Court commissioner from authorizing the pretrial release of a defendant charged with causing abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult in the first or second degree; providing that a judge may authorize the pretrial release of the defendant on specified conditions; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Cheryl Glenn
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 03/03/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Maryland Law Enforcement Trust Act [HB-29]
[Immigration ]
[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
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Providing that when an individual becomes eligible for release from State or local custody, a law enforcement or any other government official may not continue to detain the individual on the basis of an immigration detainer; providing that a detainee may not be denied bail solely because of an immigration detainer; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ana Gutierrez
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary; Withdrawn on 03/31/2014