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SJR 50, 85th R.S.

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of pretrial release of a person accused of a noncapital offense if necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court and the safety of the community and the victim of the alleged offense.

Last action: No action taken in committee

Author: John Whitmire

Companion:

HJR 98 (Identical)

Enabling legislation: SB 1338

Bill Analyses:
Introduced (Senate Research Center)

Subjects:
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments

Senate Committee: Criminal Justice (John Whitmire, Brian Birdwell, Konni Burton, Brandon Creighton, Sylvia Garcia, Joan Huffman, Bryan Hughes, José Menéndez, Charles Perry) Minutes: April 4 2017

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