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The Bail Decisions Bill
Judges could face lawsuits for bail decisions under new bill
Relative to judicial immunity and permitting civil actions against judicial officers for certain criminal bail decisions.
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would let people sue judges for bad bail choices.
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If this bill passes, it could help hold judges accountable. It gives people the right to sue when a judge's decision leads to harm. Now is the time to speak up about it.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill allows civil actions against judges for bail decisions.
- It removes judicial immunity for certain cases.
- People can sue if they are harmed by a released defendant.
- The bill could cost the state up to $250,000 per year.
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