Modification of Bond Hearing Officer Process
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning allowing local elected judicial officers to set weekend bonds.
Bill Summary:
Under current law, magistrates appointed as bond hearing officers hold bond hearings in judicial districts on the weekend to ensure that citizens are able to be heard on bond within 48 hours of their arrest. The bond hearing officers set bonds, and staff help with the bond process.
The bill allows available local elected judges to preside over weekend bond hearings while utilizing the weekend bond court staff.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
Janice Rich
Senator
Dylan Roberts
Representative
Matt Soper
Representative
Cecelia Espenoza
Committees
Senate
Judiciary
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Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 26-037, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2026 | L.001 | SEN Judiciary | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 02/23/2026 - No Amendments |
| 02/17/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 02/18/2026 - No Amendments |
| 02/11/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 01/26/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary |
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