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IN SB0598
Bill
Status
1/15/2019
Primary Sponsor
Michael Young
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AI Summary
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Defendants admitted to bail may choose their own method of posting bail from available options: surety bond, full cash/securities deposit, 10% cash/securities deposit, real estate bond, or a combination of these methods
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Removes court authority to determine whether bail must be satisfied by surety bond or cash deposit, shifting that decision to the defendant
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Retains existing administrative fee structure: up to 10% of deposit or $50 (whichever is less) for 10% cash deposits, plus a $5 special death benefit fund fee on all bonds/deposits
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Courts may still require defendants who elect cash deposits to sign agreements allowing retention of funds for fines, costs, fees, restitution, and publicly paid representation costs upon conviction
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Effective date: July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Bail. Permits a defendant admitted to bail to select, from certain options, the manner in which the defendant will post bail. Makes conforming amendments.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
1/15/2019