Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HB 799 mandates that magistrates release defendants charged with misdemeanors or state jail felonies on personal bond unless prohibited by law or deemed insufficient to ensure court appearance and community safety. It standardizes the release criteria across jurisdictions, limiting reliance on monetary bonds for low-level offenses. The Act applies to arrests made on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025.
Author (1)
Contact the Author
Rep. Joseph Moody
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0728
Capitol Office:
CAP GW.18
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