Utah 2026 General Session Status: To Executive 2 R cosponsors

HB 593 — Bail Amendments

Last action — House/ filed

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 20, 2026. It awaits signature.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

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Advancing 46% · moderate confidence
  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

410 added · 429 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of the bill HB 593 now includes the creation of a Pretrial Release Task Force, which will be responsible for gathering and reporting specific information related to pretrial releases. This change aims to enhance oversight and improve the processes for individuals arrested without a warrant and booked in jail. Additionally, the bill maintains provisions regarding the responsibilities of magistrates and judges during pretrial releases. These updates are essential as they may contribute to a more transparent and accountable pretrial system.

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▸ requires the reporting of certain information related to pretrial release;
▸ {creates the Pretrial Release Task Force (task force);} ▸ {establishes members and duties of the task force;} ▸ {provides a sunset date for the task force;} ▸ requires the reporting of certain information related to pretrial release;
and ● pretrial release by a magistrate or judge;
and H ● pretrial release by a magistrate or judge;
{and} H ▸ makes technical and conforming changes{.} ;
B ▸ {provides that a court shall distribute a portion of forfeited monetary bail to the 5ndigent Defense Resources Restricted Account;
and B ▸ includes a coordination clause to coordinate changes between this bill and S.B.
and} 9 HB0593 compared with HB0593S02 ▸ makes technical and conforming changes{.} ;
323,0 Criminal and Juvenile Justice Recodification, if both bills pass and become law.
and ▸ includes a coordination clause to coordinate changes between this bill and S.B.
9 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
323, Criminal and Juvenile Justice Recodification, if both bills pass and become law.
S None 0 HB0593S01 compared with HB0593S02 Other Special Clauses:
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
None Other Special Clauses:
77-17-8 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Second Special Session, Chapter 4 77-20-202 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 227 77-20-203 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 243 77-20-205 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 243 77-20-207 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 526 77-20-301 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 408 77-20-302 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapters 113, 408 ENACTS:
{63I-2-277 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapters 235, 252} 77-17-8 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Second Special Session, Chapter 4 77-20-202 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 227 77-20-203 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 243 77-20-205 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 243 77-20-207 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 526 77-20-301 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 408 77-20-302 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapters 113, 408 {77-20-403 , as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Second Special Session, Chapter 4} ENACTS:
{Section 1.
Section 63I-2-277 is amended to read:
} 63I-2-277.
Repeal dates:
Title 77.
(1) Section 77-20-104, Pretrial Release Task Force, is repealed January 1, 2028.
[(1)] (2) Subsection 77-23f-102(2)(a)(ii), regarding a notice for certain search warrant applications, is repealed January 1, 2033.
- 2 - HB0593 compared with HB0593S02 [(2)] (3) Subsection 77-23f-102.1(2)(a), regarding a notice for certain search warrant applications, is repealed January 1, 2033.
[(3)] (4) Subsection 77-23f-103(2)(a)(ii), regarding a notice for certain reverse-location search warrant applications, is repealed January 1, 2033.
- 2 - HB0593S01 compared with HB0593S02 (2) A court may require a witness to post monetary bail, as defined in Section 77-20-102, to ensure that the witness appears in court.
(2) A court may require a witness to post monetary bail, as defined in Section 77-20-102, to ensure that the witness appears in court.
Pretrial release data reporting.
Pretrial {Release Task Force} release data reporting.
(1) On or before April 30, 2027, and each year thereafter on or before April 30, a law enforcement agency, pretrial services program, or other designated agency that supervises individuals in accordance with Subsection 77-20-205(4)(c)(iii) shall report to the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice the following information for the preceding calendar year:
{(1) {As used in this section, "task force" means the Pretrial Release Task Force created in this section.} } {(2) {There is created the Pretrial Release Task Force consisting of the following members:} } {(a) {one member of the Senate, appointed by the president of the Senate, who shall serve as co-chair of the task force;} } {(b) {one member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives, who shall serve as co-chair of the task force;} } {(c) {one representative of the Division of Adult Probation and Parole appointed by the director of the Division of Adult Probation and Parole;} } {(d) {one representative of the Administrative Office of the Courts appointed by the state court administrator;} } - 3 - HB0593 compared with HB0593S02 {(e) {one representative of a pretrial services program appointed by the chairs;} } {(f) {one representative of the Utah Sheriffs Association appointed by the president of the Utah Sheriffs Association;} } {(g) {one criminal defense attorney appointed by the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers;
and} } {(h) {one criminal prosecuting attorney appointed by the Statewide Association of Prosecutors and Public Attorneys.} } {(3) {The task force shall study and make recommendations regarding the improvement of pretrial release practices, including:} } (1) On or before April 30, 2027, and each year thereafter on or before April 30, a law enforcement agency, pretrial services program, or other designated agency that supervises individuals in accordance with Subsection 77-20-205(4)(c)(iii) shall report to the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice the following information for the preceding calendar year:
and (d) the number of times that a report described in Subsection 77-20-205(4)(d) resulted in revocation of the individual's pretrial release.
and (a){(d)} {risk assessment tools for potential use } the number of times that a report described in Subsection 77-20-205(4)(d) resulted in revocation of the individual's pretrial release {determinations;} .
(i) compile the information from the reports described in Subsection (1);
(b){(i)} compile the {use of pretrial release } information from the reports described in {pretrial release decisions} Subsection (1);and {(c) {communication and information sharing between courts, jail facilities, and pretrial services programs;
and (ii) submit the compilation to the Judiciary Interim Committee;
and} } {(d) {any other matter related to pretrial release that the task force determines appropriate.} } {(4) {The Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel shall provide staff to the Pretrial Release Task Force.} } {(5) {A majority of members of the task force constitutes a quorum.} } - 4 - HB0593 compared with HB0593S02 {(6) } {(a) {Salaries and expenses of the members of the task force who are legislators shall be paid in accordance with Section 36-2-2 and Legislative Joint Rules, Title 5, Chapter 3, Legislator Compensation.} } {(b) {A member of the task force who is not a legislator:} } {(i) {may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service;
and (b) the Administrative Office of the Courts shall report to the Judiciary Interim Committee the number of individuals released under Subsection 77-20-205(4)(g).
and} } {(ii) {may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:} } {(A) {Section 63A-3-106;} } {(B) {Section 63A-3-107;
Section 3.
and} } {(C) {rules made by the Division of Finance in accordance with Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.} } (7){(ii)} {On or before September 1, 2027, } submit the {task force shall report } compilation to the Judiciary Interim Committee{:} ;
and (a){(b)} the {information gathered by } Administrative Office of the Courts shall report to the {task force } Judiciary Interim Committee the number of individuals released under Subsection {(3);
and} 77-20-205(4)(g).
{(b) {any recommendations for statutory changes.} } Section 3.
- 3 - HB0593S01 compared with HB0593S02 (iv) the individual's mobile phone number;
(iv) the individual's mobile phone number;
(c) any pending criminal charge or warrant for the individual, including the offense tracking number of the current offense for which the individual is booked;
- 5 - HB0593 compared with HB0593S02 (c) any pending criminal charge or warrant for the individual, including the offense tracking number of the current offense for which the individual is booked;
- 4 - HB0593S01 compared with HB0593S02 (2) [Upon] Notwithstanding any other provision of law, upon request, the jail facility, or the pretrial services program, shall provide the information described in Subsection (1) to the individual, the individual's attorney, or the prosecuting attorney.
(2) [Upon] Notwithstanding any other provision of law, upon request, the jail facility, or the pretrial services program, shall provide the information described in Subsection (1) to the individual, the individual's attorney, or the prosecuting attorney.
(a) a criminal proceeding addressing the individual's pretrial release or indigency for the offense, or offenses, for which the individual was arrested or charged with;
- 6 - HB0593 compared with HB0593S02 (a) a criminal proceeding addressing the individual's pretrial release or indigency for the offense, or offenses, for which the individual was arrested or charged with;
- 5 - HB0593S01 compared with HB0593S02 (v) arrested for possession of any composition or mixture, including pills, that contains 100 grams or more of fentanyl or a fentanyl-related substance;
(v) arrested for possession of any composition or mixture, including pills, that contains 100 grams or more of fentanyl or a fentanyl-related substance;
(d) the individual agrees in writing to appear for any future criminal proceedings related to the arrest;
- 7 - HB0593 compared with HB0593S02 (d) the individual agrees in writing to appear for any future criminal proceedings related to the arrest;
(5) (a) - 6 - HB0593S01 compared with HB0593S02 (i) Except as provided in Subsection [(5)(b)(ii)] (5)(a)(ii), a jail facility shall detain an individual for no fewer than eight hours and up to 24 hours from booking if the individual is on supervised probation or parole and that information is reasonably available.
(5) (a) (i) Except as provided in Subsection [(5)(b)(ii)] (5)(a)(ii), a jail facility shall detain an individual for no fewer than eight hours and up to 24 hours from booking if the individual is on supervised probation or parole and that information is reasonably available.
and (B) a court or magistrate has ordered a release.
and - 8 - HB0593 compared with HB0593S02 (B) a court or magistrate has ordered a release.
(i) except as provided in Subsection {(4)(b)} (4), releases the individual on the individual's own recognizance during the time the individual awaits trial or other resolution of criminal charges;
(i) except as provided in Subsection {(4)(a)} (4), releases the individual on the individual's own recognizance during the time the individual awaits trial or other resolution of criminal charges;
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(ii) subject to Subsection (4)(c), designates a condition, or a combination of conditions, to be imposed upon the individual's release during the time the individual awaits trial or other resolution of criminal charges;
(ii) subject to Subsection {(4)(b)} (4)(c), designates a condition, or a combination of conditions, to be imposed upon the individual's release during the time the individual awaits trial or other resolution of criminal charges;
- 7 - HB0593S01 compared with HB0593S02 (b) At the time that a magistrate issues a summons, the magistrate may issue a temporary pretrial status order that:
(b) At the time that a magistrate issues a summons, the magistrate may issue a temporary pretrial status order that:
(i) except as provided in Subsection {(4)(b)} (4), releases the individual on the individual's own recognizance during the time the individual awaits trial or other resolution of criminal charges;
(i) except as provided in Subsection {(4)(a)} (4), releases the individual on the individual's own recognizance during the time the individual awaits trial or other resolution of criminal charges;
or (ii) subject to Subsection (4)(c), designates a condition, or a combination of conditions, to be imposed upon the individual's release during the time the individual awaits trial or other resolution of criminal charges, subject to the requirements of Subsection (1)(c).
or - 9 - HB0593 compared with HB0593S02 (ii) subject to Subsection {(4)(b)} (4)(c), designates a condition, or a combination of conditions, to be imposed upon the individual's release during the time the individual awaits trial or other resolution of criminal charges, subject to the requirements of Subsection (1)(c).
(c) [(i)] Notwithstanding [Subsection (1)(a) or (b)] Subsections (1)(a), (1)(b), and (4)(c), a magistrate shall issue a temporary pretrial status order of detention under Subsection (1)(a)(iii) if the individual is arrested for a felony offense and the magistrate finds:
(c) [(i)] Notwithstanding [Subsection (1)(a) or (b)] Subsections (1)(a), (1)(b), and {(4)(b)} (4)(c), a magistrate shall issue a temporary pretrial status order of detention under Subsection (1)(a)(iii) if the individual is arrested for a felony offense and the magistrate finds:
- 8 - HB0593S01 compared with HB0593S02 (c) If a magistrate or judge delays the issuance of a pretrial status order under Subsection (2)(b), the magistrate or judge shall extend the temporary pretrial status order until the issuance of a pretrial status order.
(c) If a magistrate or judge delays the issuance of a pretrial status order under Subsection (2)(b), the magistrate or judge shall extend the temporary pretrial status order until the issuance of a pretrial status order.
(d) A request for a pretrial release that has not been fully presented to and ruled upon by the magistrate or judge at an initial appearance does not constitute a pretrial detention hearing under Section 77-20-206.
- 10 - HB0593 compared with HB0593S02 (d) A request for a pretrial release that has not been fully presented to and ruled upon by the magistrate or judge at an initial appearance does not constitute a pretrial detention hearing under Section 77-20-206.
(i) except as provided in Subsection {(4)(b)} (4), release the individual on the individual's own recognizance during the time the individual awaits trial or other resolution of criminal charges;
(i) except as provided in Subsection {(4)(a)} (4), release the individual on the individual's own recognizance during the time the individual awaits trial or other resolution of criminal charges;
(ii) subject to Subsection (4)(c), designate a condition, or a combination of conditions, to be imposed upon the individual's release during the time the individual awaits trial or other resolution of criminal charges;
(ii) subject to Subsection {(4)(b)} (4)(c), designate a condition, or a combination of conditions, to be imposed upon the individual's release during the time the individual awaits trial or other resolution of criminal charges;
(b) {A } Except as provided in Subsection (4)(g), a magistrate or judge may not release an individual arrested for or charged with an offense on the individual's own recognizance if the magistrate or judge finds that:
(a){(b)} {A } Except as provided in Subsection (4)(g), a magistrate or judge may not release an individual arrested for or charged with an offense on the individual's own recognizance if the magistrate or judge finds that:
and (ii) based on information reasonably available to the magistrate or judge, within three years before the day on which the individual was arrested for the offense, the individual was:
and {(ii) } {(A) {the individual is a habitual offender as defined in Section 77-18-102;
or} } (ii) based on information reasonably available to the magistrate or judge, within three years before the day on which the individual was arrested for the offense, the individual was:
and (B) convicted of at least two misdemeanor offenses or one felony offense.
and (B) {the individual will be a habitual offender as defined in Section 77-18-102 if the individual is } convicted of {the } at least two misdemeanor offenses or one felony offense.
(c) A magistrate or judge may release an individual described in Subsection (4)(b) if the magistrate or judge imposes one or more of the following conditions:
{(b) } (i){(c)} A magistrate or judge may release an individual described in Subsection {(4)(a) } (4)(b) if the magistrate or judge imposes one or more of the following conditions:
(i) a condition described in Subsection (6)(g), (h), (r), (s), (t), or (v);
- 11 - HB0593 compared with HB0593S02 (A){(i)} a condition described in Subsection (6)(g), (h), {(n), } (r), (s), (t), or {(t)} (v);
- 9 - HB0593S01 compared with HB0593S02 (ii) a financial condition described in Subsection (6)(u) other than an unsecured bond;
{or} (B){(ii)} a financial condition described in Subsection {(6)(h) } (6)(u) other than an unsecured bond{.} ;
(f) Subsection (4)(c) does not prevent a magistrate or judge from imposing any condition described in Subsection (6) in addition to a condition described in Subsection (4)(c).
(ii){(f)} Subsection {(4)(b)(i) } (4)(c) does not prevent a magistrate or judge from imposing any condition described in Subsection (6) in addition to a condition described in Subsection {(4)(b)(i) (A) or (4)(b)(i)(B)} (4)(c).
(g) A judge or magistrate may release an individual described in Subsection (4)(b) on the individual's own recognizance if the judge or magistrate finds that:
{[(4)] (5)} A judge or magistrate may release an individual described in Subsection (4)(b) on the individual's own recognizance if the judge or magistrate finds that:
or (B) the imposition of a condition in Subsection (4)(c) would result in the individual being held in custody;
or - 12 - HB0593 compared with HB0593S02 (B) the imposition of a condition in Subsection (4)(c) would result in the individual being held in custody;
and - 10 - HB0593S01 compared with HB0593S02 (iii) releasing the individual on the individual's own recognizance is not a significant threat to public safety.
and (iii) releasing the individual on the individual's own recognizance is not a significant threat to public safety.
[(4)] (5) { Ĥ→ {} {based on information reasonably available to the magistrate or judge,}{[} {within three years before the day on which the individual was arrested for the offense} In making a determination about pretrial release, a magistrate or judge shall impose:]} (a) { ←Ĥ } the individual was{ Ĥ→ {} {, within three years before the day on which the individual was arrested for the offense}{} ←Ĥ } :
[(4)] (5) In making a determination about pretrial release, a magistrate or judge shall impose:
{(A)} { Ĥ→ } {} {[} {arrested} only conditions of release that are reasonably available;
(a) only conditions of release that are reasonably available;
and{]} charged} (b) { ←Ĥ } for a misdemeanor or felony offense that was not a traffic offense at least five times;
and (b) conditions of release that reasonably ensure:
and {(B) convicted of a misdemeanor or felony offense that was not a traffic offense at least one time.} {(c) {(i)} {A magistrate or judge may release an individual described in Subsection (4)(b) if the magistrate or judge imposes one or more of the following conditions:} (A) {a condition described in Subsection (6)(g), (h), (r), (s), or (t);
(i) the individual's appearance in court when required;
or} (B) {a financial condition described in Subsection (6)(u) other than an unsecured bond.} {(ii)} {Subsection (4)(c)(i) does not prevent a magistrate or judge from imposing any condition described in Subsection (6) in addition to a condition described in Subsection (4)(c)(i)(A) or (4)(c) (i)(B).} {[(4)] (5)} In making a determination about pretrial release, a magistrate or judge shall impose} conditions of release that reasonably ensure:
(ii) the safety of any witnesses or victims of the offense allegedly committed by the individual;
{(a)} (i) {only conditions of release that are reasonably available} the individual's appearance in court when required;
(iii) the safety and welfare of the public;
{and} {(b)} (ii) {conditions } the safety of any witnesses or victims of {release that reasonably ensure:} the offense allegedly committed by the individual;
and (iv) that the individual will not obstruct, or attempt to obstruct, the criminal justice process.
{(i)} (iii) the {safety and welfare of the public;
[(5)] (6) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(c) or [(6)] (7), a magistrate or judge may impose a condition, or combination of conditions, for pretrial release that requires an individual to:
and} individual's appearance in court when required;
(a) not commit a federal, state, or local offense during the period of pretrial release;
{(ii)} (iv) that the {safety of any witnesses or victims of } individual will not obstruct, or attempt to obstruct, the {offense allegedly committed by the individual;} criminal justice process.
(b) avoid contact with a victim of the alleged offense;
[{(iii)} (5)] (6) {the safety and welfare of the public;
(c) avoid contact with a witness who:
and} Except as provided in Subsection (1)(c) or {(iv)} [{that the individual will not obstruct, or attempt to obstruct, the criminal justice process.} (6) - 11 - HB0593S01 compared with HB0593S02 {[(5)] (6)} ] (7){Except as provided in Subsection (1)(c) } , a magistrate or judge may impose a condition, or combination of conditions, for pretrial release that requires an individual to:
(i) may testify concerning the alleged offense;
(a) {[{(6)} not commit a federal, state, or local offense during the period of pretrial release;{]} (7)} (b) {, } avoid contact with a {magistrate or judge may impose a condition, or combination } victim of {conditions, for pretrial release that requires an individual to:} the alleged offense;
and (ii) is named in the pretrial status order;
{(a)} (c) {not commit } avoid contact with a {federal, state, or local offense during the period of pretrial release;} witness who:
(d) not consume alcohol or any narcotic drug or other controlled substance unless prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner;
{(b)} (i) {avoid contact with a victim of } may testify concerning the alleged offense;and {(c)} (ii) {avoid contact with a witness who:} is named in the pretrial status order;
(e) submit to drug or alcohol testing;
{(i)} (d) {may testify concerning the alleged offense} not consume alcohol or any narcotic drug or other controlled substance unless prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner;
(f) complete a substance abuse evaluation and comply with any recommended treatment or release program;
{and} {(ii)} (e) {is named in the pretrial status order} submit to drug or alcohol testing;
(g) submit to electronic monitoring or location device tracking;
{(d)} (f) {not consume alcohol or } complete a substance abuse evaluation and comply with any {narcotic drug } recommended treatment or {other controlled substance unless prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner} release program;
(h) participate in inpatient [or outpatient ]medical, behavioral, psychological, or psychiatric treatment;
{(e)} (g) submit to {drug } electronic monitoring or {alcohol testing} location device tracking;
{(f)} (h) {complete a substance abuse evaluation and comply with any recommended treatment or release program;} participate in inpatient {(g)} [{submit to electronic monitoring } or {location device tracking;} outpatient {(h)} ]{participate in inpatient } medical, behavioral, psychological, or psychiatric treatment;
[(i)] (j) {[{or outpatient } maintain employment or actively seek employment if unemployed;]} [(j)] (k) {medical, behavioral, psychological, } maintain or {psychiatric treatment} commence an education program;
[(i)] (j) maintain employment or actively seek employment if unemployed;
{(i)} participate in outpatient medical, behavioral, psychological, or psychiatric treatment;} [{(i)} (k)] (j){(l) maintain employment } comply with limitations on where the individual is allowed to be located or {actively seek employment if unemployed} the times that the individual shall be, or may not be, at a specified location;
[(j)] (k) maintain or commence an education program;
[{(j)} (l)] (k){(m) maintain or commence an education program} comply with specified restrictions on personal associations, place of residence, or travel;
- 13 - HB0593 compared with HB0593S02 [(k)] (l) comply with limitations on where the individual is allowed to be located or the times that the individual shall be, or may not be, at a specified location;
- 12 - HB0593S01 compared with HB0593S02 [{(k)} (m)] (l){(n) comply with limitations on where the individual is allowed } report to {be located or the times that the individual shall be} a law enforcement agency, pretrial services program, or {may not be, } other designated agency at a specified {location} frequency or on specified dates;
[(l)] (m) comply with specified restrictions on personal associations, place of residence, or travel;
[{(l)} (n)] (m){(o)} comply with a specified {restrictions on personal associations, place of residence, or travel} curfew;
[(m)] (n) report to a law enforcement agency, pretrial services program, or other designated agency at a specified frequency or on specified dates;
[{(m)} (o)] (n){(p) report to } forfeit or refrain from possession of a {law enforcement agency, pretrial services program, } firearm or other {designated agency at a specified frequency or on specified dates} dangerous weapon;
[(n)] (o) comply with a specified curfew;
[{(n)} (p)] (o){(q) comply with a specified curfew} if the individual is charged with an offense against a child, limit or prohibit access to any location or occupation where children are located, including any residence where children are on the premises, activities where children are involved, locations where children congregate, or where a reasonable person would know that children congregate;
[(o)] (p) forfeit or refrain from possession of a firearm or other dangerous weapon;
[{(o)} (q)] (p){(r) forfeit or refrain from possession of a firearm or other dangerous weapon} comply with requirements for house arrest;
[(p)] (q) if the individual is charged with an offense against a child, limit or prohibit access to any location or occupation where children are located, including any residence where children are on the premises, activities where children are involved, locations where children congregate, or where a reasonable person would know that children congregate;
[{(p)} (r)] (q){(s) if the individual is charged with an offense against a child} return to custody for a specified period of time following release for employment, {limit or prohibit access to any location or occupation where children are located, including any residence where children are on the premises, activities where children are involved} schooling, {locations where children congregate, } or {where a reasonable person would know that children congregate} other limited purposes;
[(q)] (r) comply with requirements for house arrest;
[{(q)} (s)] (r){(t) comply with requirements for house arrest;} remain in custody of one or more designated individuals who agree to:
[(r)] (s) return to custody for a specified period of time following release for employment, schooling, or other limited purposes;
{[{(r)} (i){]} {{(s)} } return to custody for a specified period } supervise and report on the behavior and activities of {time following release for employment, schooling, or other limited purposes} the individual;and {[{(s)} (ii){]} {{(t)} } remain in custody of one or more designated individuals who agree to:} encourage compliance with all court orders and attendance at all required court proceedings;
[(s)] (t) remain in custody of one or more designated individuals who agree to:
[{(i)} (t)] (u) {supervise and report on the behavior and activities of the individual;
(i) supervise and report on the behavior and activities of the individual;
and} comply with a financial condition;
and (ii) encourage compliance with all court orders and attendance at all required court proceedings;
{(ii)} [{encourage compliance with all court orders and attendance at all required court proceedings;} or {[(t)] (u)} ] - 13 - HB0593S01 compared with HB0593S02 (v) comply with an order of involuntary commitment issued by a court under Section 26B-5-332;
[(t)] (u) comply with a financial condition;[ or] (v) comply with an order of involuntary commitment issued by a court under Section 26B-5-332;
or [(u)] (w) comply with a{ financial } y other condition{;
or [(u)] (v){(w)} comply with any other condition that is reasonably available and necessary to ensure compliance with Subsection [(4)] (5).
or} that is reasonably available and necessary to ensure compliance with Subsection {[(u)] (v)} [{comply with any other condition that is reasonably available and necessary to ensure compliance with Subsection } (4)] (5){[{(4)} .{]} (5)} [(6)] (7) (a) If a county or municipality has established a pretrial services program, the magistrate or judge shall consider the services that the county or municipality has identified as available in determining what conditions of release to impose.
[(6)] (7) (a) If a county or municipality has established a pretrial services program, the magistrate or judge shall consider the services that the county or municipality has identified as available in determining what conditions of release to impose.
{[{(6)} (b){]} {{(7)} } {(a)} If a county or municipality has established a pretrial services program, the } The magistrate or judge {shall consider } may not order conditions of release that would require the county or municipality to provide services that are not currently available from the county or municipality {has identified as available in determining what conditions of release to impose} .
(b) The magistrate or judge may not order conditions of release that would require the county or municipality to provide services that are not currently available from the county or municipality.
{(b)} (c) {The magistrate or judge may not order conditions of release that would require the county or municipality to provide services that are not currently available from the county or municipality.} Notwithstanding Subsection {(c)} [{Notwithstanding Subsection } (6)(a)] (7)(a){[{(6)(a)} , the magistrate or judge may impose conditions of release not identified by the county or municipality {]} (7)(a)}[{, the magistrate or judge may impose conditions of release not identified by the county or municipality } so long as] if{[{so long as} the condition does not require assistance or resources from the county or municipality.{]} if} [(7)] (8) (a) { the condition does not require assistance } If the magistrate or judge determines that a financial condition, other than an unsecured bond, is necessary to impose as a condition of release, the magistrate or {resources from } judge shall, when determining the amount of the financial condition, refer to the {county or municipality} financial condition schedule in Section 77-20-205.5 and consider the individual's risk of failing to appear and ability to pay.
(c) Notwithstanding Subsection [(6)(a)] (7)(a), the magistrate or judge may impose conditions of release not identified by the county or municipality [so long as] if the condition does not require assistance or resources from the county or municipality.
{[{(7)} (b){]} {{(8)} } {(a)} If the magistrate or judge determines that a financial condition{, other than an unsecured bond, } is necessary to impose as a condition of release, {the magistrate or judge shall, when determining - 14 - HB0593S01 compared with HB0593S02 the amount of the } and a county jail official fixed a financial condition{, refer to } for the {financial condition schedule in Section 77-20-205.5 and consider the individual's risk of failing } individual under Section 77-20-204, the magistrate or judge may not give any deference to {appear and ability to pay.} :
[(7)] (8) - 14 - HB0593 compared with HB0593S02 (a) If the magistrate or judge determines that a financial condition, other than an unsecured bond, is necessary to impose as a condition of release, the magistrate or judge shall, when determining the amount of the financial condition, refer to the financial condition schedule in Section 77-20-205.5 and consider the individual's risk of failing to appear and ability to pay.
{(b)} (i) {If the magistrate or judge determines that a financial condition is necessary to impose as a condition of release, and a } the county jail {official fixed } official's action to fix a financial condition {for the individual under Section 77-20-204, the magistrate } ;
(b) If the magistrate or judge determines that a financial condition is necessary to impose as a condition of release, and a county jail official fixed a financial condition for the individual under Section 77-20-204, the magistrate or judge may not give any deference to:
or {judge may not give any deference to:} {(i)} (ii) the {amount of the } county jail official's action to fix a financial condition {that the individual was required to pay for pretrial release.} ;
(i) the county jail official's action to fix a financial condition;
or {(ii)} (c) {the amount } If a magistrate or judge orders a financial condition as a condition of release, the judge or magistrate shall set the financial condition {that the individual was required to pay for pretrial release} at a single amount per case.
or (ii) the amount of the financial condition that the individual was required to pay for pretrial release.
[{(c)} (8)] (9) {If a magistrate or judge orders a financial condition as } In making a {condition of } determination about pretrial release, the {judge or magistrate shall set the financial condition at a single amount per case.} magistrate or judge may:
(c) If a magistrate or judge orders a financial condition as a condition of release, the judge or magistrate shall set the financial condition at a single amount per case.
{[{(8)} (a){]} {{(9)} } In making a determination about pretrial release, the magistrate or judge may} rely upon information contained in:
[(8)] (9) In making a determination about pretrial release, the magistrate or judge may:
{(a)} (i) {rely upon } the indictment or information {contained in:} ;
(a) rely upon information contained in:
{(i)} (ii) {the indictment } any sworn or probable cause statement or other informationprovided by law enforcement;
(i) the indictment or information;
{(ii)} (iii) a {y sworn or probable cause statement or other information provided by law enforcement} pretrial risk assessment;
(ii) any sworn or probable cause statement or other information provided by law enforcement;
{(iii)} (iv) a{ pretrial risk assessment} affidavit of indigency described in Section 78B-22-201.5;
(iii) a pretrial risk assessment;
{(iv)} (v) {an affidavit of indigency described in Section 78B-22-201.5} witness statements or testimony;
(iv) an affidavit of indigency described in Section 78B-22-201.5;
{(v)} (vi) {witness statements or testimony;} the results of a lethality assessment completed in accordance with Section 77-36-2.1;
(v) witness statements or testimony;
or {(vi)} (vii) {the results of a lethality assessment completed in accordance with Section 77-36-2.1;
(vi) the results of a lethality assessment completed in accordance with Section 77-36-2.1;
or} any other reliable record or source, including proffered evidence;
or (vii) any other reliable record or source, including proffered evidence;
and {(vii)} (b) {any other reliable record or source, including proffered evidence;
and (b) consider:
and} consider:
(i) the nature and circumstances of the offense, or offenses, that the individual was arrested for, or charged with, including:
- 15 - HB0593S01 compared with HB0593S02 {(b)} (i) {consider} the nature and circumstances of the offense, or offenses, that the individual was arrested for, or charged with, including:
(A) whether the offense is a violent offense;
{(i)} (A) whether the {nature } offense is a violent offense;
and (B) the vulnerability of a witness or alleged victim;
and {circumstances of the offense, or offenses, that the individual was arrested for, or charged with, including:} {(A)} (B) {whether the offense is } the vulnerability of a {violent offense} witness or alleged victim;
(ii) the nature and circumstances of the individual, including the individual's:
{and} {(B)} (ii) the {nature and circumstances } vulnerability of {the individual, including the individual's:} a witness or alleged victim;
(A) character;
{(ii)} (A) {the nature and circumstances of the individual, including the individual's:} character;
(B) physical and mental health;
{(A)} (B) {character} physical and mental health;
(C) family and community ties;
{(B)} (C) {physical } family and {mental health} community ties;
(D) employment status or history;
{(C)} (D) {family and community ties} employment status or history;
(E) financial resources;
{(D)} (E) {employment status or history} financial resources;
- 15 - HB0593 compared with HB0593S02 (F) past criminal conduct;
{(E)} (F) {financial resources} past criminal conduct;
(G) history of drug or alcohol abuse;
{(F)} (G) {past criminal conduct;} history of drug or alcohol abuse;
and (H) history of timely appearances at required court proceedings;
and {(G)} (H) history of {drug or alcohol abuse;
(iii) the potential danger to another individual, or individuals, posed by the release of the individual;
and} timely appearances at required court proceedings;
(iv) whether the individual was on probation, parole, or release pending an upcoming court proceeding at the time the individual allegedly committed the offense or offenses;
{(H)} (iii) {history } the potential danger to another individual, or individuals, posed by the release of {timely appearances at required court proceedings} the individual;
(v) the availability of:
{(iii)} (iv) whether the {potential danger to another } individualwas on probation, {or individuals, posed by the } parole, or release {of } pending an upcoming court proceeding at the time the individualallegedly committed the offense or offenses;
(A) other individuals who agree to assist the individual in attending court when required;
{(iv)} (v) {whether the individual was on probation, parole, or release pending an upcoming court proceeding at the time the individual allegedly committed the offense or offenses;} the availability of:
or (B) supervision of the individual in the individual's community;
{(v)} (A) {the availability of:} other individuals who agree to assist the individual in attending court when required;
(vi) the eligibility and willingness of the individual to participate in various treatment programs, including drug treatment;
or {(A)} (B) {other individuals who agree to assist } supervision of the individual in {attending court when required} the individual's community;
or (vii) other evidence relevant to the individual's likelihood of fleeing or violating the law if released.
{or} {(B)} (vi) {supervision } the eligibility and willingness of the individual to participate in {the individual's community;} various treatment programs, including drug treatment;
[(9)] (10) The magistrate or judge may not base a determination about pretrial release solely:
or - 16 - HB0593S01 compared with HB0593S02 {(vi)} (vii) other evidence relevant to the {eligibility and willingness } individual's likelihood of fleeing or violating the {individual to participate in various treatment programs, including drug treatment;
(a) on the seriousness or type of offense that the individual is arrested for or charged with, unless the individual is arrested for or charged with a capital felony;
or} law if released.
or (b) on an algorithm or a risk assessment tool score.
[{(vii)} (9)] (10) {other evidence relevant to the individual's likelihood of fleeing } The magistrate or {violating the law if released.} judge may not base a determination about pretrial release solely:
[(10)] (11) If the magistrate or judge issues an order [pursuant to] in accordance with Subsection [77-20-205(3)(a)(iii)] (3)(a)(iii), the magistrate or judge shall make sufficiently detailed findings of fact on the risk of substantial danger or flight from the court's jurisdiction to enable a reviewing court to ensure that the magistrate's or judge's determination reasonably considered all of the evidence presented to the court.
{[{(9)} (a){]} {{(10)} } The magistrate or judge may not base } on the seriousness or type of offense that the individual is arrested for or charged with, unless the individual is arrested for or charged with a {determination about pretrial release solely:} capital felony;
[(11)] (12) An individual arrested for violation of a jail release agreement, or a jail release court order, issued in accordance with Section 78B-7-802:
or {(a)} (b) on {an algorithm } the seriousness or type of offense that the individual is arrested for or charged with, unless the individual is arrested for or {a risk assessment tool score.} charged with a capital felony;
(a) may not be released before the individual's first appearance before a magistrate or judge;
or [{(b)} (10)] (11) {on an algorithm } If the magistrate or {a risk assessment tool score.} judge issues an order {[(10)] (11)} [{If the magistrate or judge issues an order } pursuant to] in accordance with{[{pursuant to} Subsection {]} in accordance with}[{ Subsection } 77-20-205(3)(a)(iii)] (3)(a) (iii){[{77-20-205(3)(a)(iii)} , the magistrate or judge shall make sufficiently detailed findings of fact on the risk of substantial danger or flight from the court's jurisdiction to enable a reviewing court to ensure that the magistrate's or judge's determination reasonably considered all of the evidence presented to the court.{]} (3)(a)(iii)} [(11)] (12) An individual arrested for violation of a jail release agreement, {the magistrate or judge shall make sufficiently detailed findings of fact on the risk of substantial danger or flight from the court's jurisdiction to enable a reviewing court to ensure that the magistrate's or judge's determination reasonably considered all of the evidence presented to the } or a jail release court{.} order, issued in accordance with Section 78B-7-802:
and (b) may be denied pretrial release by the magistrate or judge.
{[{(11)} (a){]} {{(12)} } An individual arrested for violation of a jail release agreement, or a jail release court order, issued in accordance with Section 78B-7-802:} may not be released before the individual's first appearance before a magistrate or judge;
Section 6.
and {(a)} (b) may not be {denied pretrial release by the } released before the individual's first appearance before a magistrate or judge{.} ;
and {(b)} may be denied pretrial release by the magistrate or judge.} Section 6.
- 17 - HB0593S01 compared with HB0593S02 77-20-207.
77-20-207.
(2) (a) Notwithstanding Subsection (1), a defendant may move to modify a pretrial status order if:
(2) - 16 - HB0593 compared with HB0593S02 (a) Notwithstanding Subsection (1), a defendant may move to modify a pretrial status order if:
- 18 - HB0593S01 compared with HB0593S02 (5) In modifying a pretrial status order upon a motion by a party or on the court's own motion, the court shall consider whether imposing a bail bond as a condition of release in a modified pretrial status order will increase the likelihood of the defendant's appearance when:
(5) In modifying a pretrial status order upon a motion by a party or on the court's own motion, the court shall consider whether imposing a bail bond as a condition of release in a modified pretrial status order will increase the likelihood of the defendant's appearance when:
(b) the defendant willfully failed to appear at a required court appearance or has failed to appear at a required court appearance more than once;
- 17 - HB0593 compared with HB0593S02 (b) the defendant willfully failed to appear at a required court appearance or has failed to appear at a required court appearance more than once;
- 19 - HB0593S01 compared with HB0593S02 (ii) an order for a new trial;
(ii) an order for a new trial;
and (ii) will not pose a danger to the physical, psychological, or financial and economic safety or well-being of any other person or the community if released.
and - 18 - HB0593 compared with HB0593S02 (ii) will not pose a danger to the physical, psychological, or financial and economic safety or well-being of any other person or the community if released.
{Section 10.
Section 77-20-403 is amended to read:
} 77-20-403.
Disposition of forfeited monetary bail.
If money deposited as a financial condition or money paid by a surety on a bail bond is forfeited and the forfeiture is not discharged or remitted, the clerk with whom the money is deposited or paid shall, immediately after final adjournment of the court, pay over the money forfeited as follows:
- 19 - HB0593 compared with HB0593S02 (1) the forfeited amount in cases in precinct justice courts or in municipal justice courts shall be distributed as provided in Sections 78A-7-120 and 78A-7-121;
and (2) in all other cases:
(a) where the financial condition was paid by a surety:
(i) 60% of the forfeited amount shall be paid to the Pretrial Release Programs Special Revenue Fund established in Section 63M-7-215;
(ii) 20% of the forfeited amount shall be paid to the [General Fund] Indigent Defense Resources Restricted Account established in Section 78B-22-405;
and (iii) 20% of the forfeited amount shall be paid to the prosecuting agency that brings an action to collect under Section 77-20-505;
and (b) where the financial condition was paid without the assistance of a surety:
(i) 75% of the forfeited amount shall be paid to the Pretrial Release Programs Special Revenue Fund established in Section 63M-7-215;
and (ii) 25% of the forfeited amount shall be paid to the [General Fund] Indigent Defense Resources Restricted Account established in Section 78B-22-405.
- 20 - HB0593S01 compared with HB0593S02 Effective Date.
Effective Date.
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