Bill Title: Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that if a defendant is charged with a non-violent crime, the court shall not impose bail in an amount that exceeds 10% of the annual salary of the defendant. Provides that if the court determines that a defendant charged with a non-violent crime is indigent, the court shall release the defendant on his or her own recognizance. Defines "non-violent crime".

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Failed) 2013-01-08 - Session Sine Die [HB5182 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]

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