KY HB327

Requires pretrial services to use a validated risk assessment tool to classify defendants as low, moderate, or high risk for failing to appear in court or committing new offenses while awaiting trial

Prohibits money bail for most defendants, limiting it only to high-risk defendants who pose a flight risk but are not charged with violent or sexual offenses and do not pose a danger to the public

Mandates release on own recognizance for low and moderate-risk defendants charged with violations, misdemeanors, or Class D felonies not involving violent, sexual, or enhanced scrutiny offenses

Establishes detention hearings within 5 days for defendants held pending trial, requiring courts to find by clear and convincing evidence that no conditions will ensure appearance and public safety before ordering pretrial detention

Restricts charitable bail organizations to posting bail only under $5,000 and prohibits them from posting bail for defendants charged with domestic violence, dating violence, violent offender offenses, or those who previously received charitable bail assistance