North Carolina 2019-2020 Session Status: Died Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 793 — Eliminate Bond Req't/Certain Defendants.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

15 added · 14 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of House Bill 793, the wording regarding the circumstances under which a court may handle a defendant's release conditions has been slightly modified. Specifically, references to "Prayer for judgment" have been clarified but are largely unchanged in substance. This matters because it helps streamline the legal language, making it easier for judges and legal professionals to understand the guidelines for pretrial release, ultimately improving court efficiency. The bill still aims to take effect on December 1, 2019, ensuring these updated guidelines are in place for future cases.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 H 1 HOUSE BILL 793 Short Title:
793 Apr 16, 2019 SESSION 2019 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10481-ML-61 Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE A JUDICIALOFFICIAL TO RELEASE A DEFENDANT ON HIS OR HER WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IF CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET.
Judiciary, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 18, 2019 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE A JUDICIALOFFICIAL TO RELEASE A DEFENDANT ON HIS OR HER WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IF CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET.
(4) Prayerforjudgmenthas beencontinuedindefinitelyin thedistrict court;
*H793-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (4) Prayerforjudgmenthas beencontinuedindefinitelyin thedistrict court;
*DRH10481-ML-61* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (5) The court has placed the defendant on probation pursuant to a deferred prosecution or conditional discharge.
(5) The court has placed the defendant on probation pursuant to a deferred prosecution or conditional discharge.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Judiciary, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Zachary

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (174)

174 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 793?
HB 793 is sponsored by Zachary, Autry, Mary Belk (Democratic), Pricey Harrison (Democratic), and Sarah Stevens (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 793?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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