Kansas SB157 mandates search warrants for failure to appear be issued on probable cause, provided to sureties, and sets conditions for bond.

Kansas SB157 amends criminal procedure laws to require search warrants for failure to appear to be issued based on probable cause statements by law enforcement. It mandates that these warrants be provided to compensated sureties. The bill allows courts to set aside bond forfeitures if the defendant left the country or is incarcerated, and mandates remission if the defendant is returned to custody within 180 days. It also prohibits sureties from making loans for certain bond premiums.

Kansas SB157 mandates search warrants for failure to appear be issued on probable cause, provided to sureties, and sets conditions for bond.

Kansas SB157 amends criminal procedure laws to require search warrants for failure to appear to be issued based on probable cause statements by law enforcement. It mandates that these warrants be provided to compensated sureties. The bill allows courts to set aside bond forfeitures if the defendant left the country or is incarcerated, and mandates remission if the defendant is returned to custody within 180 days. It also prohibits sureties from making loans for certain bond premiums.