Clarifies procedures for revocation of pretrial release for certain defendants.
S 2079 clarifies court procedures for revoking pretrial release when defendants violate conditions or commit new crimes while awaiting trial. It requires courts to find "clear and convincing evidence" that no bail or release conditions could ensure court appearance or public safety before detaining a defendant. The bill mandates using risk assessments for new offenses and explicitly prohibits revoking release for certain marijuana-related violations under state law. This applies directly to defendants on pretrial release who face new charges or breach release terms.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action May 16, 2024
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Committee
2
May 16, 2024
Committee
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
May 16, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
upper
Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Stack
DDemocratic
P
Vin Gopal
DDemocratic
Co
Troy Singleton
DDemocratic
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