Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCE
What it does
Prohibits the courts from setting cash or surety bail on any misdemeanor offense but permits the court to set reasonable non-monetary conditions of bail to assure the defendant's presence in court as required and to protect the community.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 204/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- Mar 2703/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)
- Jan 2101/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House JudiciaryIntroduced