An act relating to bail and violations of conditions of release

This bill expands how courts can hold people accountable when they break the rules set for their pretrial release. It removes the $200 limit on bail for individuals who commit new crimes while out on bail and allows judges to consider whether someone is already under supervision in another case when setting release conditions. The legislation also clarifies what counts as fleeing prosecution and requires judges to inform defendants of penalties for violating release conditions. These changes apply to anyone charged with a crime in Vermont who is seeking pretrial release.