House Bill No. by Representative Wyble amends and reenacts certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure related to bail hearings and conditions for individuals arrested for specific felony offenses. The bill mandates that law enforcement agencies notify the prosecuting authority within 24 hours of an arrest for felony crimes of violence or sex offenses involving victims under the age of 18. It establishes that a contradictory bail hearing must be held prior to setting bail for individuals charged with these offenses, and the court must review the defendant's criminal history before determining bail eligibility. If the prosecuting authority requests a hearing within 72 hours of the arrest, the court is required to hold the hearing within that timeframe, with the defendant temporarily detained until the hearing occurs.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that defendants accused of felony crimes of violence or sex offenses against minors cannot be released on bail until a Uniform Abuse Prevention Order is issued and served, unless the court finds that such an order is unnecessary. This legislation aims to enhance the protection of vulnerable victims and ensure that appropriate legal processes are followed in cases involving serious offenses against minors.