This bill authorizes courts to issue restraining orders against defendants charged with a crime as a condition of their release on bail. When a person is charged and released from custody, the court, upon the application of a law enforcement officer or prosecuting attorney, is required to issue an order prohibiting the individual from entering specific locations related to the crime, which includes residences, businesses, and areas where witnesses reside or work. The definition of "place" excludes public transportation lines and highways without pedestrian access. The bill also outlines circumstances under which the court may choose not to issue a restraining order, such as if the defendant can prove a legitimate need to enter the specified location.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that violations of the restraining order may lead to civil or criminal contempt, revocation of bail, probation, or parole, but will not result in the forfeiture of any bond posted for the underlying offense. The court is required to provide notice of the restraining order to local law enforcement and the county prosecutor, and it may also allow for the posting and publication of the order to inform the public. This legislation is modeled after the Drug Offender Restraining Order Act of 1999, aiming to enhance public safety while balancing the rights of defendants.