To require mandatory pretrial and post conviction detention for crimes of violence and dangerous crimes and require mandatory cash bail for certain offenses that pose a threat to public safety or order in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseAdditional sponsor: Mr. Nehls
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Ms. Stefanik (for herself, Mr. James, and Mr. Moore of …
On Passage
District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act
Summary
What This Bill Does
Amends DC criminal code to require mandatory pretrial and post-conviction detention for persons charged with violent crimes or dangerous crimes, eliminating the cash bail option for those offenses.
Who Benefits and How
Public safety advocates benefit from assured detention of violent crime defendants. Victims benefit from knowing accused violent offenders cannot pay bail to get released.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Defendants charged with violent crimes lose the option of cash bail release. DC courts face increased detention obligations and costs. Civil liberties advocates face restrictions on pretrial release.
Key Provisions
- Mandatory pretrial detention for violent and dangerous crimes
- Mandatory post-conviction detention for same offenses
- Narrows definition of burglary and robbery to first degree offenses
- Amends DC Official Code sections 23-1322, 23-1325, and 23-1331
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Requires mandatory pretrial detention for violent crimes in Washington DC, eliminating cash bail for those offenses
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Eliminate cash bail for violent crime defendants in DC"
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Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
As defined in DC Code section 23-1331
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