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AR SB626

Bill

Status

Failed

10/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Bart Hester

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates a new reporting requirement for Arkansas courts using case management software from the Administrative Office of the Courts to track and report bail data
  • Required data includes the most serious charge, initial bail amount (cash and percentage paid), length of pretrial detention, cash bail disposition, bail modifications, defendants with failure to appear warrants, and defendants who reoffended while on bail
  • Administrative Office of the Courts must compile all submitted data and submit written reports to the Legislative Council by July 1 and December 31 of each year
  • First report is due July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Concerning Bail Bond Transparency.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

10/15/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/15/2021
Judiciary4/1/2021

Full Bill Text

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