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1998 SESSION

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SB 545 Bail; procedures, findings.

Introduced by: Thomas K. Norment, Jr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY:

Bail. Adopts a procedure, based upon the federal bail system, governing release and detention of offenders pending trial. The current presumptions against release in cases involving certain sex offenders and drug offenders are retained. Additionally, a similar presumption is created in cases in which the accused is charged with a serious felony (one punishable by life or death; a crime of violence; a drug offense with a maximum sentence of 10 or more years or after having been found to be a drug kingpin) or with any felony if the accused has a history of prior serious felonies or at the time of the instant offense was on release for a prior felony. The procedures, including specific factors to be considered and findings required at the detention hearing, are specified.


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