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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 79(R)

Senate Bill 599

Senate Author:  Staples

Effective: 9-1-05

House Sponsor:  Gattis et al.


            Senate Bill 599 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to provide that a defendant who is being detained for a violation of a condition of bail related to the safety of a victim of the alleged offense or to the safety of the community is ineligible for mandatory release based on a delay in the commencement of the trial.  The bill repeals a provision relating to the calculation of time for release in cases in which conditions of bail are violated.