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AR HB1741

Bill

Status

Passed

4/20/2021

Primary Sponsor

Robin Lundstrum

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds Arkansas Code § 16-84-117 establishing mandatory bail conditions for persons arrested for trafficking of persons, kidnapping, false imprisonment in the first degree, or offenses involving taking or holding a minor without consent

  • Requires defendants to agree to conditions including ankle monitoring or GPS tracking, restricted movement to residence (except medical emergencies), internet access restrictions, no contact orders with victims, firearm relinquishment, and substance abuse abstinence

  • Mandates cash or secured bonds requiring defendants to post at least 50% of the principal bond amount, regular reporting requirements, and curfews, all at court discretion

  • Allows courts to waive conditions upon showing that waiver would not increase risk to the community or risk of flight by the defendant

  • Denies bail release until case conclusion for any defendant who refuses or fails to agree to or adhere to required conditions without court waiver

Legislative Description

Concerning Conditions Of Release On Bail For Persons Arrested For Human Trafficking-related Offenses.

Last Action

Notification that HB1741 is now Act 798

4/20/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/5/2021
Judiciary3/15/2021

Full Bill Text

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