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New Data on Bail and Pretrial Release in Criminal Cases

This act requires the government to collect and publish up-to-date data on individuals accused of serious crimes who have been released on bail or pretrial. This aims to better understand how these releases affect public safety and whether these individuals re-offend. Citizens will thus have access to more transparent information about the justice system.
Key points
The government will be required to collect and publish data on individuals accused of serious crimes who have been released pretrial.
The report will include information on how many individuals released on bail or pretrial were re-arrested for serious offenses.
The act aims to increase transparency of pretrial release data, which may influence public safety discussions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7244
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5]
Process start date: 2022-03-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Pretrial Release Reporting Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7244.

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 2022-03-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government will be required to collect and publish data on individuals accused of serious crimes who have been released pretrial.
  • The report will include information on how many individuals released on bail or pretrial were re-arrested for serious offenses.
  • The act aims to increase transparency of pretrial release data, which may influence public safety discussions.
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. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5].

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.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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