No. CS/CS/HB 445
Filed under Criminal Justice.
Dangerous Crimes; Requires court to remand person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of, dangerous crime to custody immediately; requires such person to remain in custody pending sentencing without possibility of release on bond; revising definition of "dangerous crime."
Plain English Summary
AI-GENERATEDCourts must immediately remand anyone convicted of a dangerous crime to custody. This applies regardless of whether the defendant intends to appeal or has filed a notice of appeal.
The bill eliminates the possibility of release on bond for these individuals. They must remain in custody pending sentencing without any opportunity for pretrial release.
The definition of "dangerous crime" is expanded to include human trafficking, controlled substance trafficking, extortion, and written threats to kill. It also adds violations related to computer pornography or child exploitation.
The mandatory custody requirement is lifted only if the conviction is vacated, reversed on appeal, set aside by a judgment of acquittal, or otherwise nullified.
AICourts must immediately remand a person to custody and keep them there until sentencing without the possibility of release on bond if they plead guilty or are found guilty of a dangerous crime.
AIAttempting or conspiring to commit any of the listed dangerous crimes is now explicitly included in the definition of a dangerous crime, triggering mandatory custody.