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WVHB4606PassThe purpose of this bill is to require that judicial officers consider the residency status of a person charged with a criminal violation in determining bail and conditions of pretrial release.
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2026-04-01
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
WVHB4648Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to provide that persons accused of felonies or violent misdemeanors are required to post bond and are not entitled to release on their own recognizance. The bill also provides that the bail threshold for nonviolent felonie...
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2026-01-21
To House Judiciary Committee
WVHB4609Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to allow magistrates, under certain circumstances, to order mental evaluations.
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2026-01-20
To House Judiciary Committee
WVHB4519Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to require cash bail for violent or gun-related criminal offenses and to provide for consecutive sentencing for crimes committed while on bail for violent or gun-related criminal offenses.
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2026-01-19
To House Judiciary Committee
WVSB135Intro
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The purpose of this bill relates to pretrial release generally. The bill clarifies the right to pretrial release; clarifies maximum bail amount for charges for multiple misdemeanor offenses; defines terms; establishes that defendant has right to sele...
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2026-01-14
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVHB4128Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to permit magistrates to order mental health evaluations prior to setting bonds for certain crimes.
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2026-01-14
To House Judiciary Committee
WVSB157Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to reorganize several key provisions of the bail statutes with an emphasis on application of factors for certain bail determinations.
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2026-01-14
To Senate Judiciary Committee
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