LD1536

An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Bail

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Reverses changes to Maine Bail Code enacted by Public Law 2021, chapter 397.

This bill reverses the changes to the Maine Bail Code enacted by Public Law 2021, chapter 397. It modifies the bail commissioner fee structure, allowing a fee of up to $60 for charges unless the defendant lacks financial ability to pay. It also reinstates certain conditions for setting bail, including consideration of domestic violence risk assessments and the defendant's history of obstructing justice. The bill affects defendants, bail commissioners, and the judicial system in Maine.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

74 Yea

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68 Nay

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9 Absent

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Calendar

May 7, 2025

2:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 30, 2025

3:00 PM

Hearing

History

May 29, 2025

House

Reports READ.

May 29, 2025

House

On motion of Representative HASENFUS of Readfield, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.

May 29, 2025

House

ROLL CALL NO. 227 (Yeas 74 - Nays 68 - Absent 9 - Excused 0)