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House Concurrent Resolution 94 History
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 94
(By Delegates Beane, Stemple and Cann)
[Introduced March 8, 2002; referred to the
Committee on Rules.]
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct
a study on the role of bail bondsmen in West Virginia's
criminal justice system.
W
HEREAS
, The access of bail bondsmen to regional jails; their
ability to compel their clients to meet the terms of their
contractual agreements and arrive to court appearances on the
scheduled dates; the effect of judicial rules regarding counties
handling their own bonds through a ten percent collection system;
the possible procedures for collection of bail at regional jails;
and the role generally of bail bondsmen in West Virginia's criminal
justice system is fundamental; and
W
HEREAS
, It is in the best interest of the State to provide a
strong bail bondsman structure to effectuate the goal of a
democratic justice system in West Virginia; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study the role of bail bondsmen in West Virginia's
criminal justice system; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2003, on
its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts
of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this
study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be
paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on
Government and Finance.
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