2019 House Bill 4351

Pre-trial bail reform package

Introduced in the House

March 13, 2019

Introduced by Rep. David LaGrand (D-75)

To revise the criteria and procedures for releasing criminal defendants on bail. The bill would establish that courts must release a defendant on his or her personal recognizance unless a preponderance of the evidence suggests the defendant would pose an undue danger to the community or would willfully fail to appear in court as required.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary