Bill > H3115

This bill aims to allow pretrial offenders, individuals awaiting trial, to be eligible for services at offices of community corrections. The key provisions include: 1. Defining "pretrial services plan" as a written proposal submitted to the executive director of the office of community corrections for approval and funding as a pretrial services program, and "pretrial services program" as any program operated by a state, local, or private service agency that the office of community corrections deems appropriate for an individual awaiting trial. 2. Authorizing the court to order participation in a pretrial services program in lieu of bail or as a condition of release, with the court able to dictate the duration and conditions of the program. 3. Allowing the probation department to utilize pretrial services programs for pretrial supervision. 4. Requiring the office of community corrections to consider pretrial services plans when approving community corrections plans. 5. Expanding the office's objectives to include reducing pretrial detention and increasing the court appearance rate.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3115