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Judge Liability for Releasing Repeat Violent Offenders on Bail

This law allows citizens to sue judges and government entities if they are harmed by an individual who was released on bail despite having a prior conviction for a violent crime. If a repeat violent offender causes harm after being released, the victim can seek damages directly from the decision-maker who authorized the bail. This aims to increase accountability for bail decisions involving high-risk individuals.
Key points
Victims harmed by repeat violent offenders released pending trial can file civil lawsuits against the judges or government entities responsible for the release.
Judicial immunity is removed, meaning judges can be held financially liable for bail decisions involving defendants previously convicted of violent crimes.
The law specifically targets defendants currently charged with a crime of violence who have a previous conviction for a crime of violence.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3239
Sponsor: Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

JAIL Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3239.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Victims harmed by repeat violent offenders released pending trial can file civil lawsuits against the judges or government entities responsible for the release.
  • Judicial immunity is removed, meaning judges can be held financially liable for bail decisions involving defendants previously convicted of violent crimes.
  • The law specifically targets defendants currently charged with a crime of violence who have a previous conviction for a crime of violence.
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. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT].

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.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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