Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HB 2209, known as the "Athena Strand Act," extends the period that a person arrested for crimes against a child may be held after posting bond. If the offense resulted in the death or serious injury of a child, a magistrate may order the suspect to be detained for 48 hours to 7 days, or up to 30 days if they have confessed or admitted to the crime.
Author (1)
Contact the Author
Rep. Ben Bumgarner
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0688
Capitol Office:
EXT E1.310
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