House Bill No. by Representative Villio amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to restrict post-conviction bail for certain offenders. The bill retains the general right to bail before and after conviction but introduces specific prohibitions. Notably, it establishes that after conviction, a defendant shall not be allowed bail for capital offenses and for any aggravated offense committed against a minor, as defined in existing law. This creates a rebuttable presumption that such offenders pose a danger to the community and may flee.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing provisions regarding bail eligibility after conviction and before sentencing, clarifying that bail may be allowed if the maximum sentence is five years or less. For sentences exceeding five years, bail may still be granted unless there is evidence suggesting the convicted individual poses a danger or a flight risk. The bill also allows individuals held without bail to seek review from the court of appeal if they believe bail has been improperly denied.