Requires courts to assess if a defendant poses a physical threat to public safety when setting bail.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to require courts to make an individualized determination about whether a defendant poses a current physical threat to any person or to public safety when setting bail. The court must consider the necessary control or restriction to ensure the defendant's return to court and the safety of any crime victim, person, or the community. The court must explain its determination and choice of securing order on the record or in writing.

Requires courts to assess if a defendant poses a physical threat to public safety when setting bail.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to require courts to make an individualized determination about whether a defendant poses a current physical threat to any person or to public safety when setting bail. The court must consider the necessary control or restriction to ensure the defendant's return to court and the safety of any crime victim, person, or the community. The court must explain its determination and choice of securing order on the record or in writing.