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Pretrial Release Reporting: More Data on Violent Offenders

This act requires the Bureau of Justice Statistics to collect and submit detailed data to Congress on individuals charged with serious crimes who were granted bail or pretrial release. The goal is to better understand how these releases impact public safety, especially concerning re-arrests for violent offenses.
Key points
More data on pretrial releases: The government will collect information on the number of individuals charged with serious offenses who were granted bail or pretrial release.
Monitoring re-arrests: The report will show how many individuals released pretrial were re-arrested or charged with additional violent felony offenses.
Analyzing release factors: The act requires examining factors state courts use when deciding to grant bail or pretrial release to individuals with prior violent felony arrests or convictions.
Spending transparency: The report will disclose how much the Department of Justice has spent on collecting data on bail and pretrial releases.
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Print number: 117_S_3935
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
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_S_3935.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • More data on pretrial releases: The government will collect information on the number of individuals charged with serious offenses who were granted bail or pretrial release.
  • Monitoring re-arrests: The report will show how many individuals released pretrial were re-arrested or charged with additional violent felony offenses.
  • Analyzing release factors: The act requires examining factors state courts use when deciding to grant bail or pretrial release to individuals with prior violent felony arrests or convictions.
  • Spending transparency: The report will disclose how much the Department of Justice has spent on collecting data on bail and pretrial releases.
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 Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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