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New Data on Pretrial Release: Tracking Violent Crime and Public Safety Outcomes.

This law requires the government to collect and publish up-to-date statistics on individuals charged with serious violent felonies who are released on bail or pretrial release. The goal is to track how often these individuals commit new violent crimes or fail to appear in court. Citizens will gain transparency regarding the outcomes of pretrial release decisions, which could inform future public safety policies.
Key points
The Bureau of Justice Statistics must gather detailed data on individuals released on bail who are charged with violent felonies like murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
The report will specifically track how many released individuals are rearrested or charged with another violent felony while awaiting trial.
This data collection aims to provide Congress with current facts to evaluate the effectiveness of pretrial release standards concerning public safety.
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Print number: 118_S_1279
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Process start date: 2023-04-25
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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 118_S_1279.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Bureau of Justice Statistics must gather detailed data on individuals released on bail who are charged with violent felonies like murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
  • The report will specifically track how many released individuals are rearrested or charged with another violent felony while awaiting trial.
  • This data collection aims to provide Congress with current facts to evaluate the effectiveness of pretrial release standards concerning public safety.
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 2025-12-26.

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