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NC H271

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/6/2023

Primary Sponsor

Marcia Morey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends G.S. 15A-534 to prohibit judicial officials from imposing cash bail as a condition of pretrial release for defendants charged solely with Class 3 misdemeanor offenses.

  • Applies only to cases where the defendant is charged with one or more offenses punishable as Class 3 misdemeanors and no other charges.

  • Becomes effective December 1, 2023, and applies retroactively to all pretrial release conditions imposed on or after that date.

  • Sponsored by Representatives Morey, Alston, A. Jones, and John.

Legislative Description

Restrict Cash Bail for Class 3 Misdemeanors

Bail; Courts; Criminal Procedure; Public; Surety & Fidelity

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

3/7/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House3/7/2023

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