Bill Summary for H 271 (2023-2024)

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Bill: RESTRICT CASH BAIL FOR CLASS 3 MISDEMEANORS.

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Mar 6 2023

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View NCGA Bill Details2023-2024 Session
House Bill 271 (Public) Filed Monday, March 6, 2023
AN ACT TO RESTRICT THE IMPOSITION OF CASH BAIL AS A CONDITION OF PRETRIAL RELEASE WHEN A DEFENDANT IS CHARGED WITH ONLY A CLASS 3 MISDEMEANOR.
Intro. by Morey, Alston, A. Jones, John.

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Amends GS 15A-534 to prohibit judicial officials from imposing a bond secured by a cash deposit as a condition of pretrial release pursuant to subdivision (a)(4) if the defendant is only charged with one or more offenses punishable as a Class 3 misdemeanor. Applies to conditions of pretrial release imposed on or after December 1, 2023.