An Act regarding conditions of release in Superior Court
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, S.1211, addresses the conditions under which individuals are released from Superior Court custody. It seeks to clarify and potentially modify the standards used to determine whether a defendant should be released on bail or other conditions pending trial. The bill’s specific details are currently under review through hearings scheduled by the Judiciary Committee. Similar legislation has been proposed and considered in the past.
Key provisions
- Clarifies the factors courts should consider when setting conditions of release.
- Addresses the use of electronic monitoring as a condition of release.
- Specifies requirements for defendants to comply with release conditions.
- Establishes procedures for reviewing and modifying release conditions.
Who is affected
- Defendants in Superior Court
- Judges presiding over Superior Court cases
- Court staff involved in setting and monitoring release conditions
- Public defenders and attorneys representing defendants
Notable changes
- The bill aims to provide greater clarity and consistency in the application of release conditions.
- It may introduce new requirements or modify existing ones related to electronic monitoring or other conditions.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsor
Michael O. Moore
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