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2004 SESSION
HB 1318 Arrest; time allowed for bail review hearing.
Introduced by: Allen L. Louderback | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Timeliness of bail review hearing. Provides that every person charged with a criminal offense who is not free on bail shall be brought before a judge on the first day on which such court sits after the person is charged but in no case more than five days following his arrest, at which time the judge shall inform the accused of the amount of his bail and his right to counsel. Currently, there is no five-day limit following arrest.
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HISTORY
- 01/20/04 House: Presented & ordered printed 040807384
- 01/20/04 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 02/09/04 House: Stricken from docket by C. J. (22-Y 0-N)