Establishes separate criminal offense for threats against certain persons involved in criminal proceedings; requires pretrial detention.
This bill creates a new second-degree crime for threatening prosecutors, law enforcement officers, judges, jurors, witnesses in criminal proceedings, or their family members with the intent to cause imminent fear of death or harm. Prosecutors must charge individuals with this offense if all elements are met, and cannot offer plea bargains for it. Defendants charged with this offense are subject to a presumption of pretrial detention, meaning they would typically remain in jail before trial unless the court finds conditions ensuring their appearance and community safety. The bill also requires victim-witness advocates to coordinate with law enforcement to provide protection to threatened individuals until the case concludes.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 16, 2024
Last action Dec 16, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Bob Singer
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