Pretrial Release Reporting Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-12T00:49:04Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1279 Pretrial Release Reporting Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/12/2024, 12:49 AM

Summary of Bill S 1279

Bill 118 s 1279, also known as the Pretrial Release Reporting Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve the reporting and monitoring of individuals who have been released from custody before their trial.

The bill requires that within 30 days of a defendant's release, the court must submit a report to the Attorney General detailing information such as the defendant's name, charges, and conditions of release. This information will then be entered into a national database that can be accessed by law enforcement agencies and courts across the country.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Attorney General must publish an annual report summarizing the data collected from these reports. This report will include statistics on the number of individuals released pretrial, the types of charges they are facing, and any violations of their release conditions. Overall, the Pretrial Release Reporting Act aims to increase transparency and accountability in the pretrial release process, ultimately helping to ensure the safety of communities and the fair administration of justice.

Congressional Summary of S 1279

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 S 1279

Bill S 1279 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 25, 2023. Bill S 1279 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 25, 2023. Bill S 1279's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 25, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1279

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1279

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential 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 S 1279

Pretrial Release Reporting Act

A bill 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.