Authorizes discretionary release of defendants in criminal possession of stolen property cases.

The bill amends the criminal procedure law to allow courts to release defendants pending trial on their own recognizance or under non-monetary conditions in cases of criminal possession of stolen property. It also allows courts to fix bail or order non-monetary conditions with bail. If the defendant is charged with a qualifying felony offense, the court may commit the defendant to the custody of the sheriff. The bill makes related provisions to the law.

Authorizes discretionary release of defendants in criminal possession of stolen property cases.

The bill amends the criminal procedure law to allow courts to release defendants pending trial on their own recognizance or under non-monetary conditions in cases of criminal possession of stolen property. It also allows courts to fix bail or order non-monetary conditions with bail. If the defendant is charged with a qualifying felony offense, the court may commit the defendant to the custody of the sheriff. The bill makes related provisions to the law.