A bill for an act requiring an initial appearance before a magistrate on new felony charges by a person on felony probation or parole.

This bill requires a court hearing before a magistrate for individuals on felony probation or parole who are arrested for new felony charges. Currently, such people could be released under pretrial guidelines without an immediate court appearance, but this bill mandates that they must have their initial hearing first. The key change ensures that people under court supervision for prior felony convictions cannot be released on pretrial bond without a prompt judicial review. This applies specifically to new felony charges while the person is already on probation or parole supervision.