SENATE BILL 476

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure

Sponsored By:

Senator Frosh

Entitled:

Criminal Procedure - State's Right of Appeal - Discretion to Release Defendant

Synopsis:

Authorizing a court to release a defendant under specified terms or conditions pending the prosecution and determination of appeals by the State in criminal cases; repealing a requirement to release a defendant on personal recognizance bail; authorizing a court to order a defendant remanded to custody pending the outcome of an appeal; and requiring specified terms or conditions of release to be subject to specified requirements.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/6

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/11

Hearing 3/9 at 1:00 p.m.

3/31

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

APPEALS -see also- JUDICIAL REVIEW

COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT; APPEALS; DISTRICT; ORPHANS'; etc.

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.

EVIDENCE

JUDGMENTS

PRETRIAL DETENTION OR RELEASE

Bill affects the following Statute:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings

( 12-302 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered