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No Bail for Prior Violent Felony Convicts Charged with New Felonies

This act introduces changes that may affect individuals charged with felony offenses who have a prior history of serving jail time for a violent felony. Such individuals may be denied pretrial release, meaning they would remain in custody until their trial. The aim is to enhance public safety, but it also restricts personal liberty before a verdict.
Key points
Individuals charged with a felony offense, who previously served at least 30 days in jail for a violent felony, may be ineligible for pretrial release.
This change applies to both adults and juveniles charged as adults for the offense.
The goal is to increase community safety by keeping individuals deemed dangerous in custody until trial.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2768
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Process start date: 2025-09-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Bail Post-Jail Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2768.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Individuals charged with a felony offense, who previously served at least 30 days in jail for a violent felony, may be ineligible for pretrial release.
  • This change applies to both adults and juveniles charged as adults for the offense.
  • The goal is to increase community safety by keeping individuals deemed dangerous in custody until trial.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Cotton, Tom [R-AR].

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 2025-12-23.

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