Authorizes bail and pre-trial detention for all arson felonies.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to authorize bail and pre-trial detention for individuals charged with arson in the fourth or third degree. It modifies existing provisions to include arson felonies among the offenses where bail may be set or pre-trial detention ordered. The prosecutor must demonstrate reasonable cause to believe the defendant committed the crime and any underlying offense. The definition of "harm to an identifiable person or property" includes theft or damage to property.

Authorizes bail and pre-trial detention for all arson felonies.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to authorize bail and pre-trial detention for individuals charged with arson in the fourth or third degree. It modifies existing provisions to include arson felonies among the offenses where bail may be set or pre-trial detention ordered. The prosecutor must demonstrate reasonable cause to believe the defendant committed the crime and any underlying offense. The definition of "harm to an identifiable person or property" includes theft or damage to property.