89th Legislature

SJR 17

Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
SJR 17 proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize the denial of bail under certain circumstances for individuals accused of specific violent or sexual offenses or continuous human trafficking. It requires a judicial determination based on clear and convincing evidence that bail conditions are insufficient to ensure public safety or court appearance.
Author
Joan Huffman