Bill > S1372

This bill expands the factors courts can consider when deciding whether to detain a defendant before trial, adding that a defendant who is required to register as a sexual offender or sexual predator, unless their only charge is a misdemeanor traffic offense, will be held without bail until their first court appearance to ensure prosecutor involvement and public safety. It also adds a new condition for pretrial detention, allowing it if a defendant has previously been designated as a "prison releasee reoffender," "habitual violent felony offender," "three-time violent felony offender," or "violent career criminal" (terms referring to individuals with a history of serious or repeat offenses) and is likely to have committed their current offense, with no release conditions deemed sufficient to protect the community or ensure their appearance in court.