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CA AB723

CA AB723
Postrelease community supervision: revocation: release


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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2013-2014 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to add Section 3455.01 to the Penal Code, relating to postrelease community supervision.

AI Summary

This bill, by adding Section 3455.01 to the Penal Code, allows individuals under postrelease community supervision (a period of supervision after release from prison) who face a revocation petition, meaning a request to have their supervision revoked and potentially return to custody, to apply for bail or release on their own recognizance (a promise to appear in court without posting money). The decision to grant bail or release on one's own recognizance is entirely up to the court's discretion, and any such application will follow existing legal procedures for bail and release. This provision aims to provide a mechanism for individuals to seek release while their revocation case is being processed, aligning with established legal practices for bail.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

In committee: Held under submission. (on 08/30/2013)

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