Senate Bill No. 87, introduced by Senator Barrow, amends the Code of Criminal Procedure Article 334 to enhance the notification process for warrants of arrest issued for individuals who fail to appear in court after being released on bail. The bill mandates that the clerk of court must send a notice of the arrest warrant to the prosecuting attorney within sixty days of its issuance. Additionally, the bill expands the list of recipients for this notice to include the cash depositor who posted the bond, alongside the defendant, bail agent or bondsman, and personal surety. Notices must be sent via United States mail or electronic means, and the clerk is required to have the necessary service information to do so.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that if the clerk of court fails to send the required notice to either the commercial surety or the cash depositor within the specified sixty days, both parties will be released from all obligations under the bail undertaking. This provision aims to ensure that all parties involved in the bail process are adequately informed and protected. The changes proposed in this bill will take effect on August 1, 2025.