Honorable Terry Keel, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2767 by Talton (Relating to the release of a criminal defendant in certain cases and the eligibility of certain individuals to act as sureties on bail bonds.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would establish requirements for individuals in certain counties to become a surety on a bail bond. The bill would also remove the reference to appearing before the district court when discussing appearance of a defendant to answer any criminal accusation when an indictment has not been presented.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.