SB 1237 – Provides that the filing of criminal charges are not a prerequisite for release on bail

• Sponsor: Goodman
• LR Number: 5381S.01I
• Committee: Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence
• Last Action: 2/28/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
• Journal Page: S415
• Effective Date: August 28, 2008

Current Bill Summary

SB 1237 - Under this act, it shall not be a prerequisite to a release on bail that a criminal charge of any kind has been filed.

SUSAN HENDERSON MOORE