Bail Fairness Act of 2018

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Bill Number

HR 4833

Introduced

Jan 18, 2018

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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Topics

Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

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Summary

Bail Fairness Act of 2018

This bill requires a state that receives funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to restrict the use of money bail for individuals arrested for misdemeanors. The Department of Justice may reduce by up to 20% the JAG allocation of a state that fails to comply with the restrictions.

Actions

Jan 24, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Jan 18, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 18, 2018

Introduced in House

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