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The Pretrial Release Bill
New rules for pretrial release violations could limit rights
Violations of Pretrial Release Conditions for Violent Crimes
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would make it easier to keep people in jail for breaking pretrial rules, which could affect their rights.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Citizens should be concerned about losing their rights if they are accused of breaking pretrial rules. This bill could make it harder for them to get out of jail.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- It creates a new crime for violating pretrial release conditions.
- People can be held in jail until their first court hearing for violations.
- Law enforcement can arrest without a warrant if they think someone broke the rules.
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