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CA AB2388

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2014

Primary Sponsor

Curt Hagman

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Origin

State Assembly

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Judicial Council to prepare, adopt, and annually revise an advisory statewide bail schedule for all bailable felony offenses and misdemeanor and infraction offenses (except Vehicle Code infractions) by January 1, 2016

  • Mandates the Judicial Council appoint a group of judges from counties of varying sizes to develop and approve the advisory statewide bail schedule

  • Requires consultation with representatives from the California District Attorneys Association, California Public Defenders Association, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, and California State Sheriffs' Association when preparing the schedule

  • Specifies that the bail schedule must consider offense seriousness and assign additional bail amounts for aggravating or enhancing factors, including violent offense enhancements and large quantities of controlled substances

  • Establishes legislative intent that counties may reference the advisory statewide bail schedule when setting their own countywide bail schedules

Legislative Description

Bail: statewide bail schedule.

Last Action

In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.

5/23/2014

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/29/2014
Public Safety3/28/2014

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