Bill > LD179

This bill amends the Maine Bail Code by eliminating the Class E crime of violating conditions of release. Specifically, the bill repeals the existing provision that made it a criminal offense for a defendant to break any conditions of their preconviction or post-conviction bail. While the bill removes the Class E crime classification for such violations, it is important to note that the Class C crime for violating release conditions remains in effect. The bill makes technical changes to several sections of Maine's legal code, removing references to the now-eliminated Class E offense and adjusting related legal language. By removing this classification, the bill effectively reduces the potential criminal penalties for minor violations of bail conditions, potentially offering more flexibility in the bail system and reducing the risk of additional criminal charges for defendants who might inadvertently or minimally breach their release conditions.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=179&snum=132