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Increased Court Discretion for Nonviolent Drug Offenses Pretrial Detention

This act grants federal courts more flexibility in deciding whether individuals charged with nonviolent drug offenses should be held before trial. This means fewer people might be detained if their crime didn't involve violence, potentially impacting their personal and financial lives.
Key points
Federal courts gain more flexibility in determining pretrial detention for nonviolent drug offense defendants.
This could lead to fewer individuals being held in custody before trial for nonviolent drug charges.
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Print number: 117_HR_5722
Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
Process start date: 2021-10-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5722.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal courts gain more flexibility in determining pretrial detention for nonviolent drug offense defendants.
  • This could lead to fewer individuals being held in custody before trial for nonviolent drug charges.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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