HB2419 S JUD AMT #1 3-2

Smith 7883

The Committee on Judiciary moved to amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting therefor a new title, to read as follows:

Eng. Com. Sub. for House Bill 2419—A Bill to amend and reenact §62-1C-1a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to bail generally; authorizing the release of a person charged with a misdemeanor criminal violation when first appearing before a judicial officer; establishing that a judicial officer shall release a person charged with a misdemeanor offense on his or her own recognizance unless charged with certain offenses; establishes that in certain instances and with certain conditions the arrested person is entitled to the least restrictive bail conditions determined to be reasonably necessary to assure appearance as well as ensure safety of persons in the community and maintenance of evidence; establishing that in certain circumstances the arrested person is entitled to bail under least restrictive further conditions; identifying least restrictive further conditions; establishing considerations to determine whether to release an individual without bail, the reasonable amount of bail, or imposition of other conditions of release; establishing that in all misdemeanor cases, cash bail cannot exceed the maximum fine for the offense; requiring review of bail of an incarcerated person unable to meet the requirements of a secured bond; requiring the presence of a prosecuting attorney and, if not waived defenses counsel at hearings where bail is at issue; prohibiting judicial officer recommending the services of a surety who is a relative; and, further providing that a judicial officer may modify the conditions of release at any time.

Adopted

Rejected