1997 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 61

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure
Sponsored By:
Senator Green
Entitled:
Crimes of Violence - Pretrial Release

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a District Court commissioner from releasing pretrial a defendant who has been charged with a crime of violence if the defendant has previously been convicted of a crime of violence; allowing a judge to release pretrial a defendant under specified circumstances; and requiring a judge to order the detention of a defendant before trial under specified circumstances.

Legislative History

Senate Action
11/15
Pre-filed
1/8
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
1/15
Hearing 1/21 at 1:00 p.m.
2/11
Withdrawn
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES
DISTRICT COURTS
JUDGES
PRETRIAL DETENTION OR RELEASE
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 616 1/2 )

Documents:

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