Bail decision; specifies court which bond amount or term of recognizance should be appealed. (HB291)

Introduced By

Del. Morgan Griffith (R-Salem)

Progress

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 Became Law

Description

Appeal of bail decision by attorney for the Commonwealth.  Provides that if a judicial officer (including a magistrate) grants bail to an accused that is deemed inadequate or unreasonable by the attorney for the Commonwealth, the attorney for the Commonwealth may appeal to the court in which the case is pending when bail was granted by a magistrate or, when granted by a court, to the next higher court. Current law limits such appeals to appeals of a court decision only, and only upon objection in court by the attorney for the Commonwealth.   View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed
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