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IN SB0155
Bill
Status
1/5/2016
Primary Sponsor
Brent Steele
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AI Summary
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Requires courts to release defendants on personal recognizance (own recognizance) when the most serious charge is a misdemeanor or Level 6 felony, unless specified exceptions apply.
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Exceptions to mandatory release include: charges involving domestic violence, violent crimes, or sex offenses; prior failure to appear in court; status as a sex or violent offender; prior misdemeanor conviction within 5 years; or prior Level 6 felony conviction within 10 years.
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Prohibits release on personal recognizance for defendants with any prior conviction of murder, Level 5 felony, or higher felony at any time.
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Maintains existing bail conditions and procedures, including options for bail bonds, cash deposits, real estate bonds, and supervision requirements to ensure court appearance and public safety.
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Effective July 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Bail procedures. Requires a court to release a defendant whose most serious charge is a misdemeanor or a Level 6 felony on the defendant's own recognizance unless the defendant: (1) is charged with a crime of domestic violence, a violent crime, or a sex offense; (2) has previously failed to appear before the court as ordered; (3) is a sex or violent offender; (4) has been convicted of a misdemeanor within the previous five years or of a Level 6 felony within the previous 10 years; or (5) has been convicted of murder or a Level 5 or greater felony
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
1/5/2016