1999 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 698

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure
Sponsored By:
Delegate K. Kelly
Entitled:
Criminal Procedure - Bail - Assault Against Family Members

Synopsis:

Making a person who is charged with second degree assault against specified family members or former family members ineligible to give bail or be released on recognizance if the assault charge was filed while the person was free on bail or recognizance for a specified previous offense; and allowing, under specified conditions, the person to rebut ineligibility for release on bail before determination of the prior offense.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/12
First Reading Judiciary
2/16
Hearing 3/4 at 1:00 p.m.
3/8
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ASSAULT
BAIL
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE -see also- CHILD ABUSE
FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION; DIVORCE; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
PRETRIAL DETENTION OR RELEASE
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 616.5 )

Documents:

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

Amendments: None offered