Bill > H0409

This bill modifies existing Vermont law concerning bail and conditions of release for defendants. It clarifies that when a court revokes a defendant's bail or conditions of release, it must make a specific finding to support that decision, and the State bears the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that revocation is necessary. The bill also updates the procedures for appealing decisions related to bail, specifically allowing the State to appeal a court's denial of a request to revoke bail, aligning these appeals with existing processes for other bail-related decisions. Additionally, it makes a minor change to the definition of "expungement" to "sealing" in the context of misdemeanor offenses eligible for record removal, and establishes a $200 limit on bail for certain misdemeanor offenses unless the defendant is already on release for another charge.

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https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.409