Introduced
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To extend from seven to 14 days the time that a prosecuting attorney has to notify a defendant’s bail bondsman (“surety”) that the person has failed to appear in court.
Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that does not extend the deadline to notify a defendant’s bail bondsman that the person has jumped bail, but instead eliminates a requirement that the prosecutor file a motion before the notice can be sent.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)
To eliminate a requirement that, after a defendant fails to appear in court in a criminal case, the prosecutor must file a motion to notify the defendant’s bail bondsman that the person has jumped bail. Instead, the court could send the notice without the need of a prosecutor's motion.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
by
To incorporate technical wording changes, and clarify certain technical provisions in the bill.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
To eliminate a requirement that, after a defendant fails to appear in court in a criminal case, the prosecutor must file a motion to notify the defendant’s bail bondsman that the person has jumped bail. Instead, the court could send the notice without the need of a prosecutor's motion.
Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
