SB 949
Creates the offense of judicial malfeasance
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LR Number:
5657S.01I
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Last Action:
12/1/2025 - Prefiled
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2026

Current Bill Summary

SB 949 - This act creates the offense of judicial malfeasance. A person commits the offense if the person, while performing the duties of a judge, releases an individual who is a prior or persistent offender during the pendency of a criminal trial and such individual commits a felony during such release. The offense of judicial malfeasance shall be a class E felony. Any person charged or convicted with the offense of judicial malfeasance shall be referred to the Commission on Retirement, Removal, and Discipline for disqualification, removal, and suspension.

TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

Amendments

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