Pretrial Release Amendments

HB 448 creates a new class C misdemeanor offense for violating pretrial release conditions in Iron, Kane, and Washington Counties. It allows county sheriffs to detain individuals for up to 24 hours without a warrant if they believe a pretrial violation occurred, and requires sheriffs to notify the court. The bill modifies district court jurisdiction to handle these violations directly, replacing previous processes. This affects individuals on pretrial release in those three counties and changes how local law enforcement and courts manage violations.