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Chief Patron: Graves
HB 369: Bail Hearing Provisions

Item 39 #13h

Item 39 #13h

First Year - FY2023 Second Year - FY2024
Judicial Department
Supreme Court FY2023 $4,000,000 FY2024 $4,000,000 GF

Language
Page 27, line 3, strike "$15,511,010" and insert "$19,511,010".
Page 27, line 3, strike "$15,511,010" and insert "$19,511,010".


Explanation

(This amendment provides funding from the general fund in both years for House Bill 369 regarding bail hearings, specifically establishing requirement for the first appearance of an individual not free on bail, including the appointment of counsel and the ability to be heard on bail conditions on the same day. The bill directs the chief judge in each circuit court to have a plan by October 1, 2022 for meeting these requirements, the remainder of the bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2023. This amendment provides funding in accordance with the plan and corresponding cost estimate directed by Item 39, Paragraph R of Chapter 552 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I.)