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More court discretion in drug cases: changes to pretrial detention.

This bill aims to give federal courts more flexibility in deciding pretrial detention for individuals accused of nonviolent drug offenses. This means judges will have more options to assess whether a person should remain in custody before trial, potentially affecting the number of people held in pretrial detention.
Key points
Federal courts will gain more discretion in determining pretrial detention in drug cases.
Changes apply to individuals accused of nonviolent drug-related offenses.
This could lead to fewer people being held in pretrial detention before a verdict.
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Print number: 118_HR_4361
Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
Process start date: 2023-06-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4361.

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 2023-06-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal courts will gain more discretion in determining pretrial detention in drug cases.
  • Changes apply to individuals accused of nonviolent drug-related offenses.
  • This could lead to fewer people being held in pretrial detention before a verdict.
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 House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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