HR 13975 · 94th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

District of Columbia Bail Reform Act

Introduced 1976-05-24· Sponsored by Rep. Gude, Gilbert [R-MD-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia.(1976-05-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] District of Columbia Bail Reform Act - Subjects any person charged with a capital, dangerous, or violent crime, in the District of Columbia or a defendant who threatens, injures or attempts to threaten or injure any prospective juror or witness, to the same standards and procedures with respect to pretrial release as other criminal defendants unless a judicial officer has reason to believe, on the basis of clear and convincing evidence, that no condition of release will reasonably assure that the person will not flee or pose a danger to any person or to the community.…

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