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1998 SESSION

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HB 839 Bail and recognizance.

Introduced by: Jerrauld C. Jones | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY:

Bail and recognizance. Provides that if the person charged has previously been convicted of a felony or is on bond for a felony in any jurisdiction, or is on probation or parole for a felony, he may be released, if at all, only on secured bond. Also, the bill requires that bondsmen receive proper and timely notice when there is a breach of the condition of appearance. If the notice is not issued within 90 days of the breach of condition, the bondsman is released from liability.

FULL TEXT

• 01/26/98  House: Presented & ordered printed 989202312  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/26/98  House: Presented & ordered printed 989202312
• 01/26/98  House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 02/02/98  House: Assigned to C. J. sub-committee: 1
• 02/16/98  House: Continued to 1999 in Courts of Justice (24-Y 0-N)