HB2611

Providing limitations and restrictions on releasing a person charged with a crime upon the person's own recognizance.

Introduced·2/2/26
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2611 limits releasing a person charged with a crime on their own recognizance.

Kansas HB2611 amends the state's criminal procedure law to restrict the release of a person charged with a crime on their own recognizance. The bill sets specific conditions for such release, including a presumption of public safety and flight risk for defendants charged with certain serious crimes. It also outlines the criteria for determining release conditions, such as the nature of the crime, the defendant's criminal history, and other factors.

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Judiciary Committee
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Calendar

Feb 3

3:30 PM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Feb 3

House

House Hearing: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 582-N

Feb 2

House

House Introduced

Feb 2

House

House Referred to Committee on Judiciary