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HJR 10, 87th 3rd C.S.

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to an accused person if a judge or magistrate determines by clear and convincing evidence that requiring bail and conditions of release is insufficient to reasonably ensure the person's appearance in court or the safety of the community or of any person, including the victim of the alleged offense.

Last action: Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies

Author: Ron Reynolds

Subjects:
Courts--Judges
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
MAGISTRATES
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments

House Committee: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select (Trent Ashby, John Bucy III, Travis Clardy, Charlie Geren, Jacey Jetton, Ann Johnson, Stephanie Klick, Brooks Landgraf, Oscar Longoria, J. M. Lozano, Joe Moody, Victoria Neave, Matt Shaheen, Senfronia Thompson, James White)

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