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Pretrial Release Reporting Act
7/23/2024, 9:50 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2833
Bill 118 hr 2833, also known as the Pretrial Release Reporting Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to improve the reporting and monitoring of individuals who have been released from custody before their trial.
Under this bill, federal courts would be required to submit quarterly reports to Congress detailing information about individuals who have been released pretrial. This information would include the number of individuals released, their demographic information, the charges they are facing, and any conditions of release that have been imposed.
The bill also aims to improve communication between federal agencies by requiring the Department of Justice to establish a system for sharing information about pretrial release with other relevant agencies. This would help ensure that individuals who have been released pretrial are properly monitored and supervised. Overall, the Pretrial Release Reporting Act seeks to increase transparency and accountability in the pretrial release process, with the goal of improving public safety and ensuring that individuals who have been released pretrial are properly monitored and supervised.
Under this bill, federal courts would be required to submit quarterly reports to Congress detailing information about individuals who have been released pretrial. This information would include the number of individuals released, their demographic information, the charges they are facing, and any conditions of release that have been imposed.
The bill also aims to improve communication between federal agencies by requiring the Department of Justice to establish a system for sharing information about pretrial release with other relevant agencies. This would help ensure that individuals who have been released pretrial are properly monitored and supervised. Overall, the Pretrial Release Reporting Act seeks to increase transparency and accountability in the pretrial release process, with the goal of improving public safety and ensuring that individuals who have been released pretrial are properly monitored and supervised.
Congressional Summary of HR 2833
Pretrial Release Reporting Act
This bill requires the Bureau of Justice Statistics to submit a report to Congress on individuals who are granted bail or pretrial release from state courts and are charged with violent felony offenses (e.g., murder or rape).
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Current Status of Bill HR 2833
Bill HR 2833 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 25, 2023. Bill HR 2833 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 25, 2023.  Bill HR 2833's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 7. as of June 27, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2833
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
14Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
14Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2833
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Criminal justice information and records
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Detention of persons
- State and local courts
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2833
Pretrial Release Reporting Act
Pretrial Release Reporting Act
To require the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics to submit to Congress a report relating to individuals granted bail and pretrial release in State courts, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2833
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