HB21-1078
Release On Bail Violation Of A Protection Order
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2021 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning minimum monetary conditions for a bond for violation of a protection order.
Bill Summary:
The bill requires the court, when determining the type of bond and conditions of release for a person arrested for violating a protection order, if it sets a bond with a monetary condition, to set the amount not less than:
- $10,000 for the person's first arrest for violating a protection order; and
- $25,000 for the person's second or subsequent arrest for violating a protection order.
The bill does not prohibit the court from determining the type of bond or non-monetary conditions of release to a person's bond.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Shane Sandridge
Committees
House
Judiciary
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/16/2021 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone House Bill 21-1078 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/10/2021 | House | House Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely |
| 02/16/2021 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary |