1996 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1311

File Code: Law Enforcement and Correctional Services
Sponsored By:
Delegates Branch, C. Mitchell, Fulton, Opara, and Montague
Entitled:
Pretrial Detention and Release - Restrictions

Synopsis:

Requiring the release of a criminal defendant who is detained and awaiting trial and for whom the court has set bail, bond, or release on personal recognizance within 5 hours after the bail or bond is posted or recognizance is executed.

Legislative History

House Action
2/19
First Reading Judiciary
2/26
Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
3/18
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Talmadge Branch, District 45
Delegate Tony Edward Fulton, District 40
Delegate Clarence Mitchell, IV, District 44
Delegate Kenneth C. Montague, Jr., District 43
Delegate Anthony J. O'Donnell, District 29C
Bill indexed under the following Subject:
PRETRIAL DETENTION OR RELEASE
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 617A )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available