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