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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 79(R)

Senate Joint Resolution 17

Senate Author:  Staples

For Election:  11-8-05

House Sponsor:  Gattis


            Senate Joint Resolution 17 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to authorize the denial of bail pending trial for a criminal defendant accused of a felony who violates a condition of the defendant's release if the violation, as determined by a district judge, is related to the safety of a victim of the alleged offense or to the safety of the community.