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Free Enterprise
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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 (1)
Joan Huffman
Contact the Author
Sen. Joan Huffman
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0117
Capitol Office:
EXT E.14
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