SB614:

Bail for a person accused of a crime that is an act of violence; notice to attorney.

Bill Summary:

Bail for a person accused of a crime that is an act of violence; notice to attorney for the Commonwealth. Requires a magistrate to transmit within 24 hours a copy of the checklist for bail determination form to the attorney for the Commonwealth when a magistrate conducts a bail hearing for a person arrested on a warrant or capias for an act of violence. The bill also provides that transmission of such copy to the attorney for the Commonwealth may be by facsimile or other electronic means. This bill is identical to HB 756.

Bill Patron: Stanley

Last Action(s):
(House) Signed by Speaker February 28, 2022
(Senate) Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2022 March 11, 2022
(Governor) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0048)

Bill Status:
Passed House
Passed Senate

Approved