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Withdrawn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)