CA AB1228

Requires courts to release persons on probation on their own recognizance pending a formal revocation hearing unless the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that conditions of release are necessary to protect the public and ensure future court appearance.

Prohibits courts from imposing cash bail unless they find by clear and convincing evidence that other reasonable conditions of release are inadequate; requires bail to be set at a level the person can reasonably afford and mandates consideration of the person's ability to pay.

Prohibits courts from denying release for persons on probation for felony conduct before a formal revocation hearing unless the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that no reasonable means are available to protect the public and ensure court appearance.

Requires courts to impose the least restrictive conditions of release necessary and prohibits requiring persons to bear the expense of any imposed conditions of release.

Specifies that these provisions do not limit the court's authority to hold, release, limit release, or impose conditions for new charges.