This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to establish new requirements for bail related to gun-related criminal offenses. Specifically, it introduces a provision that mandates full cash bail for individuals who are rearrested for another violent or gun-related crime while already on bail for a similar offense. This cash bail can be provided by a professional bail bondsman. Additionally, for a second arrest under these circumstances, the bill stipulates that the full cash bail must be paid solely by the defendant.

Furthermore, the bill outlines 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.

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