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Denying Pretrial Release for Individuals with Prior Violent Felony Convictions.

This bill significantly restricts pretrial release (bail) for certain defendants. If an adult charged with a felony has a prior conviction for a violent felony that resulted in at least 30 days of incarceration, they will automatically be deemed a danger to the community. This change means such individuals must remain detained until their trial, aiming to enhance public safety.
Key points
Individuals charged with a felony who previously served 30 or more days for a violent felony conviction will be denied pretrial release.
The law mandates that these individuals are considered a danger to the safety of the community, preventing them from posting bail.
The rule applies to adults and juveniles being tried as adults.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5413
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]