Bill > H1725

This bill amends the Commonwealth's ability to appeal bail decisions. The key provisions are: 1. It allows the Commonwealth, with approval from the District Attorney or Attorney General, to petition the Superior Court for review of a District Court's decision to release a defendant on personal recognizance or bail, either with or without surety. The Commonwealth must file the petition by the next business day after the District Court's order. 2. It requires the defendant to appear before the Superior Court for a hearing on the Commonwealth's petition on the next business day, unless there are extraordinary circumstances. 3. It authorizes the Superior Court to order the defendant's release on personal recognizance or bail, modify the bail conditions, or order pretrial detention after a hearing on the Commonwealth's petition. The bill aims to provide the Commonwealth with a mechanism to appeal bail decisions it deems inappropriate to ensure public safety and the effective administration of justice.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1725