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This bill modifies Supreme Court Rule 33.01 regarding conditions of release from custody in criminal proceedings, establishing a more comprehensive framework for how courts determine pre-trial release conditions. The bill requires that defendants charged with bailable offenses be entitled to release pending trial, subject to conditions ensuring their court appearance, compliance with court orders, and community safety. The court must now release defendants on their own recognizance with minimal conditions unless specific safety or appearance concerns exist. The bill gives courts broader discretion in setting release conditions, requiring them to consider factors such as the defendant's criminal history, prior court appearances, current charges, and potential community risk. Courts can now impose a wide range of conditions, including electronic monitoring, treatment programs, travel restrictions, and monetary bonds, with an emphasis on using the least restrictive conditions necessary to ensure defendant compliance and public safety. Importantly, the bill removes previous language prioritizing non-monetary conditions and allows courts to directly impose monetary conditions when deemed appropriate. If no combination of conditions can ensure community safety, the court may order pre-trial detention. The bill also requires courts to provide detailed findings supporting their release or detention decisions and takes effect on January 1, 2027.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=332