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SB 285 Bail appeal; presumption against bail.

Introduced by: A. Donald McEachin | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Bail appeal; presumption against bail. Requires a district court to stay the imposition of its order granting bail in cases where there was a presumption against bail if the court receives notice that the Commonwealth is going to appeal the court's decision to the circuit court. The stay is limited to five days but can be waived if the defendant requests a hearing outside the five days.

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Bail appeal; presumption against bail. Requires a general district court to stay the imposition of its order granting bail in cases where there was a presumption against bail if the court receives notice that the Commonwealth is going to appeal the court's decision to the circuit court. The stay is limited to five days but can be waived if the defendant requests a hearing outside the five days.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Bail appeal; presumption against bail. Requires the court to stay the imposition of its order granting bail in cases where there was a presumption against bail if the court receives notice that the Commonwealth is going to appeal the court's decision. The stay is limited to seven business days but can be waived if the defendant requests a hearing outside the seven business days.