2011 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 940

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure
Sponsored By:
Senator Conway
Entitled:
Bail Bonds - Time of Payment

Synopsis:

Allowing a defendant in a circuit court or the District Court or a private surety acting for the defendant who posts a bail bond in an amount that is 10% of the penalty amount to deposit with the agent of the surety half of the amount immediately on posting bail and the other half within 6 months.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
Senate Action
2/28
First Reading Senate Rules
3/2
Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
3/18
Hearing 3/23 at 1:00 p.m.
House Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Bail
Bonds -see also- County & Baltimore City Bonds; State Bonds.
Circuit Courts
District Courts

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Criminal Procedure
( 5-203 , 5-205 )

Documents

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note: Available
Amendments: None offered