Establishes bail officers within the judicial branch to set and execute bail, mandates training for law enforcement officers, and allows for a.

The bill amends the Maine Bail Code to create the position of bail officer within the judicial branch, tasked with setting and executing bail in accordance with the law. It requires the Maine Criminal Justice Academy to collaborate with the Chief Judge of the District Court to establish a training program for law enforcement officers on the execution of bail bonds. Additionally, the bill authorizes the court to impose a surcharge for accepting bail payments made by credit card.

Establishes bail officers within the judicial branch to set and execute bail, mandates training for law enforcement officers, and allows for a.

The bill amends the Maine Bail Code to create the position of bail officer within the judicial branch, tasked with setting and executing bail in accordance with the law. It requires the Maine Criminal Justice Academy to collaborate with the Chief Judge of the District Court to establish a training program for law enforcement officers on the execution of bail bonds. Additionally, the bill authorizes the court to impose a surcharge for accepting bail payments made by credit card.