A Resolution directing the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing to conduct a study of bail and pretrial release practices and to issue recommendations to the House of Representatives regarding the setting of bail and pretrial release conditions.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution directs the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing to study current bail and pretrial release practices throughout the state. The Commission will then be tasked with issuing recommendations to the House of Representatives regarding how bail and pretrial release conditions should be set. The goal is to promote greater consistency and fairness in these decisions across Pennsylvania.
Key provisions
- Directs the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing to conduct a study of bail and pretrial release practices.
- Requires the Commission to issue recommendations to the House of Representatives.
- Focuses the study on the setting of bail and pretrial release conditions.
- Sets a two-year deadline for the Commission to submit its findings and recommendations.
- Authorizes the Commission to consider the effectiveness and cost-benefit of criminal justice interventions.
- Recognizes variations in bail practices across Pennsylvania jurisdictions.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania residents accused of crimes
- Judges and magistrates setting bail
- The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing
- The House of Representatives
- Pennsylvania courts
Notable changes
- The resolution calls for a comprehensive study of bail practices, which has not been done recently.
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- Pn 3379 Html
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Primary sponsor
Timothy Bonner
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
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