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ID H0063
Bill
Status
1/30/2015
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
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AI Summary
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Removes the requirement that bench warrants for bailable offenses include a direction to bring the defendant before a magistrate to give bail, streamlining the warrant language.
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Grants the court issuing an arrest warrant discretionary authority to set bail as provided in section 19-2915, Idaho Code.
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Provides courts three discretionary options when a defendant fails to appear: set bail amount in the warrant; set bail amount but require appearance in court before release; or set no bail and require court appearance before bail consideration.
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Requires the clerk to notify the person who posted bail of any forfeiture order within five (5) business days by mailing to their last known address.
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Allows courts to set aside bail forfeiture if the bench warrant is quashed within 180 days, with the clerk notifying the bail poster within five (5) business days.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to remove a provision relating to a bench warrant for a bailable offense; and to provide for the setting of bail when a defendant fails to appear before the court under certain conditions.
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Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules, & Administration
2/2/2015