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Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 4:06 PM
Summary of Bill S 1056
Bill 118 s 1056, also known as the Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act of 2023, aims to address issues related to pretrial detention for individuals facing drug charges in the United States. The bill seeks to implement a more strategic and evidence-based approach to determining whether individuals should be detained before their trial.
Under this legislation, judges would be required to consider a variety of factors when determining whether to detain someone facing drug charges, including the individual's risk of flight, danger to the community, and likelihood of appearing for their court date. The bill also emphasizes the importance of using validated risk assessment tools to help inform these decisions.
Additionally, the Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act of 2023 includes provisions to ensure that individuals who are detained receive appropriate treatment for substance abuse issues, with the goal of addressing the root causes of their involvement in the criminal justice system. Overall, this bill aims to promote fairness and effectiveness in the pretrial detention process for individuals facing drug charges, while also prioritizing public safety and addressing the underlying issues that contribute to drug-related offenses.
Under this legislation, judges would be required to consider a variety of factors when determining whether to detain someone facing drug charges, including the individual's risk of flight, danger to the community, and likelihood of appearing for their court date. The bill also emphasizes the importance of using validated risk assessment tools to help inform these decisions.
Additionally, the Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act of 2023 includes provisions to ensure that individuals who are detained receive appropriate treatment for substance abuse issues, with the goal of addressing the root causes of their involvement in the criminal justice system. Overall, this bill aims to promote fairness and effectiveness in the pretrial detention process for individuals facing drug charges, while also prioritizing public safety and addressing the underlying issues that contribute to drug-related offenses.
Congressional Summary of S 1056
Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act of 2023
This bill removes the presumption of pretrial detention for an individual who is charged with a federal drug offense for which the maximum term of imprisonment is 10 years or more.
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Current Status of Bill S 1056
Bill S 1056 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill S 1056 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 29, 2023. Bill S 1056's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1055) as of March 29, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1056
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1056
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1056
Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act of 2023
Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act of 2023
A bill to give Federal courts additional discretion to determine whether pretrial detention is appropriate for defendants charged with nonviolent drug offenses in Federal criminal cases.
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