This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to establish new requirements for bail in cases involving gun-related criminal offenses. Specifically, it introduces a provision that mandates full cash bail for individuals who are rearrested for violent or gun-related crimes while already on bail for similar offenses. This cash bail can be provided by a professional bail bondsman for the first rearrest, but for a second arrest, the full cash bail must be paid solely by the defendant.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if a defendant is found guilty of multiple violent or gun-related crimes committed while on bail, the sentences for these crimes will run consecutively. This legislative change aims to enhance accountability and ensure that individuals charged with serious offenses involving firearms face stricter bail conditions and sentencing guidelines.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 62-1C-1