Bill > HB1123

This bill amends North Dakota's laws related to bail and the use of a summons in lieu of an arrest warrant. The key provisions are: 1. It allows for the release of residents arrested for misdemeanor offenses on their own recognizance without requiring them to appear before a magistrate, with exceptions for certain offenses and cases where the individual may disregard a written promise to appear. Non-residents arrested for misdemeanors may be released upon posting cash bail. 2. It allows magistrates to designate conditions for release on an arrest warrant and to appoint a designee to receive and forward bail to the court. 3. It requires magistrates to issue a summons to appear for residents charged with misdemeanors or infractions, with limited exceptions where an arrest warrant may be issued. For non-residents, the magistrate can authorize either a summons or an arrest warrant. The bill aims to provide greater flexibility in the use of summons and bail, particularly for misdemeanor offenses, to reduce the need for arrests and pre-trial detention where appropriate.

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https://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/67-2021/bill-actions/ba1123.html