Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Bail
Sponsor: Teresa E. Reilly (District 35A)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Criminal Law - ProceduresStatus: Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a District Court commissioner from authorizing the pretrial release of a defendant on personal recognizance or unsecured bail under certain circumstances; and authorizing a judge to authorize the pretrial release of a certain defendant on secured bail bond and certain conditions.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableUNF 3Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Gilbert, Patrick | Maryland State's Attorneys' Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McCully, Dennis | Statewide Bail Bonds | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Reilly, Delegate Reillylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Reilly, Teresa | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Thompson, Joseph | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Vormelker, Will | Maryland Judiciary | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Rothstein, Melissa | Maryland Office Of The Public Defender | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Speaks, Terry | Out for Justice | Position only |