This bill amends K.S.A. 22-2804 to require individuals convicted of certain serious felonies to be held without bond in the county jail until sentencing. Specifically, it applies to those convicted of off-grid felonies, felonies ranked in severity levels 1 through 4 of the nondrug grid, and felonies ranked in severity levels 1 or 2 of the drug grid. The bill stipulates that if a person was released on bond prior to trial, that bond will be revoked, and they will be remanded to jail without bond. If they were in custody without bond before trial, their status will be modified to ensure they remain in jail without bond until sentencing.

Additionally, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 22-2804, which indicates a significant change in the law regarding the release of convicted individuals. The new provisions aim to enhance public safety by ensuring that those convicted of serious crimes are not released back into the community before their sentencing. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 22-2804