Bill > S1101

This bill aims to strengthen protections for victims of crime and the public by making several changes to the laws governing pre-trial release and detention. Key provisions include: expanding the definition of "felony" to "crime" for certain proceedings; allowing judges to order fingerprinting and photographing of defendants at arraignment; imposing mandatory minimum sentences and restricting parole eligibility for certain violent crimes; creating new penalties for interfering with electronic monitoring devices; expanding victim notification requirements; and establishing a task force to recommend enhancements to criminal history data available to justice system actors. The bill also makes detailed changes to the procedures and standards for determining pre-trial release or detention to prioritize public safety.