PACE Act of 2023

This bill requires states or localities that have banned cash bail to allow courts to assess the dangerousness of criminal defendants and set bail for violent or repeat offenders. It also removes legal immunity for these jurisdictions if victims suffer property damage or personal injury due to a dangerous individual being released without bail. The law takes effect 30 days after enactment, directly affecting states with existing cash bail prohibitions and their local courts. It establishes concrete policy changes by mandating dangerousness evaluations and creating liability for jurisdictions that release high-risk offenders.