1997 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 324

File Code: Public Safety Prior Year Introduction As: HB 146/96 - JUD
Sponsored By:
Delegates C. Mitchell and Branch
Entitled:
Baltimore City - Pretrial Detention and Release

Synopsis:

Requiring the release of a criminal defendant who is detained and awaiting trial in Baltimore City and for whom the court has set bail, bond, or release on personal recognizance within a certain period of time after the bail or bond is posted or recognizance is executed.

Legislative History

House Action
1/22
First Reading Judiciary
2/5
Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
3/3
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Clarence M. Mitchell, IV, District 44
Delegate Talmadge Branch, District 45
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
BAIL
BALTIMORE CITY
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)