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2002 SESSION

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(SB153)

AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE SENATE

COURTS OF JUSTICE

    1. Line 131, introduced, after Transportation orders

      insert

        ; authorization for clerk to issue orders to custodian

COURTS OF JUSTICE

    2. Line 132, introduced, after court.

      insert

        In a criminal proceeding, upon authorization by the judge, the clerk of a circuit court may issue orders for commitment of the defendant or orders for release of the defendant to the appropriate custodian when the judge has ordered the defendant (i) to be committed to custody upon a denial of bail, upon a revocation of bail or upon a change in bail condition, (ii) to be continued in custody upon a continuance of the proceeding, or (iii) to be released upon meeting bail requirements, upon being sentenced to time already served or upon being found not guilty.