Bill > HB05696

This bill proposes to amend existing statutes to require courts to automatically revoke bond (pretrial release) for defendants who commit a new violent offense while already out on bond for a previous violent crime. The purpose of the legislation is to enhance public safety by preventing individuals who have demonstrated a pattern of violent behavior from remaining free in the community while awaiting trial. By mandating automatic bond revocation upon reoffending with another violent crime, the bill aims to reduce the risk of further dangerous criminal activity and protect the community. Specifically, the bill empowers courts to hold such repeat violent offenders without the possibility of bail, ensuring that individuals who pose a significant danger are detained pending the resolution of their criminal cases.

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