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2021 SPECIAL SESSION I
SB 1329 Summons; promises to appear after issuance.
Introduced by: T. Montgomery "Monty" Mason | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Promises to appear after the issuance of a summons. Provides that if any person refuses to give a written promise to appear, the arresting officer shall give such person notice of the time and place of the hearing, note such person's refusal to give his written promise to appear on the summons, and forthwith release him from custody. Under current law, any person refusing to give such written promise to appear is required to be taken immediately by the arresting officer before a magistrate or other issuing officer having jurisdiction.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Promises to appear after the issuance of a summons. Eliminates the requirement that a promise to appear be completed after the issuance of a summons for a misdemeanor traffic offense. The bill provides that an accused shall be released from custody after a summons has been issued.