2021 House Bill 5440

Permit criminal court pretrial release and bail decisions

Introduced in the House

Oct. 20, 2021

Introduced by Rep. David LaGrand (D-75)

To permit courts to use “actuarial risk assessment instruments” in making pretrial release (bail) decisions, subject to approval by a state court administrative office after it consults with various parties specified in the bill, including particular “advocacy organizations”.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary