2019 Senate Bill 211

Bail reform bills

Introduced in the Senate

March 14, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-18)

To revise the criteria and procedures for releasing criminal defendants on bail. The bill would establish that courts must court must release a defendant on his or her personal recognizance unless a preponderance of evidence suggests the defendant would pose an undue danger to the community or would willfully fail to appear in court as required.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety