HB503:

Bail; subsequent proceeding arising out of initial arrest.

Bill Summary:

Bail in subsequent proceeding arising out of
initial arrest. Provides that any person who was previously admitted
to bail shall be granted bail and have the terms of bond or recognizance
fixed in the amount or manner consistent with the prior admission
to bail, but if the court having jurisdiction of the subsequent proceeding
believes bail is inappropriate, or the amount of bond or security
inadequate or excessive, it may deny bail, or change the amount of
such bond or security, require new and additional sureties, or set
other terms of bail as are appropriate to the case. Under current
law, any person who was previously admitted to bail is not required
to be admitted to bail in any subsequent proceeding arising out of
the initial arrest unless the court having jurisdiction of such subsequent
proceeding deems the initial amount of bond or security taken inadequate.
This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Criminal Justice Conference.