HI HB127

Requires courts to set bail amounts that defendants can actually afford, based on the defendant's affidavit or testimony at the release hearing

Excludes public benefits income (supplemental security income, social security disability, temporary assistance for needy families) and income below the federal poverty level when determining bail amounts

Creates a presumption that defendants with no income other than public benefits, or with household income below 150% of the federal poverty level, cannot pay any bail amount

Requires courts to enter findings on the record regarding their consideration of the defendant's financial circumstances when setting or confirming bail

Allows bail to be reconsidered at any time following the initial prompt hearing upon the defendant's motion or the court's own motion, effective July 1, 3000