Committee advances CS for SB 760, the 'Victim Safety and Pretrial Release Act' The Senate Criminal and Civil Justice Committee advanced CS for SB 760, which targets willful violations of court-ordered no-contact conditions by defendants on pretrial release; the bill was presented by Senator MacLean, drew a support waiver from Florida's Sheriff's Association, and was reported favorably by voice/roll call.

The Senate has taken a significant step forward in enhancing victim safety by advancing the "Victim Safety and Pretrial Release Act," targeting defendants who willfully violate no-contact orders.

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When the Judges start to feel this same crushing pain, which they will in time, I hope they send their #CourtOrderedRelease documents immediately to every facility housing everyone who has not received their legal right to #DueProcess
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Walla Walla judge tells Whatcom task force that "bail is the last resort" as courts weigh least-restrictive options Judge Brandon Johnson told the Whatcom County Incarceration Prevention and Reduction Task Force on Dec. 15 that Washington Criminal Rule 3.2 and the state constitution prioritize release without conditions and that courts must exhaust less-restrictive measures before imposing bail, emphasizing impacts of pretrial detention.

Walla Walla Judge Brandon Johnson asserts that in Washington, "bail is the last resort," emphasizing the need for courts to explore less-restrictive options before pretrial detention.

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Sheriffs say stricter pretrial release rules could test capacity, staffing and county budgets. #IrynasLaw #PretrialRelease #LawEnforcement #JudicialSystem #NC #NCGA #NCPOL
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Ashley Tellis Under Home Detention, Will Fight Innocence Say Lawyers - IndiaWest News Ashley Tellis Under Home Detention, Will Fight Innocence Say Lawyers.

Ashley Tellis Under Home Detention, Will Fight Innocence Say Lawyers

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Sheriff Discusses Pretrial Release Challenges Amid Violent Offender Concerns Sheriff highlights the struggle with pretrial release amid high rates of violent offenders.

Cole County officials are grappling with the delicate balance of pretrial releases as they prioritize community safety amid rising concerns over violent offenders.

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Tennessee General Assembly passes Senate Bill 464 on pretrial release regulations New law adjusts bail bond fees and disclosure requirements effective July 1, 2025.

Tennessee is shaking up the bail system with new fees and disclosure rules set to take effect on July 1, 2025!

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