Rhode Island H7651 mandates courts to presume release for most probation violations, set reasonable bail or non-monetary conditions, limit detention.

Rhode Island H7651 amends the state's criminal procedure laws to require courts to presume release for most probation violations. It mandates that courts set reasonable bail or non-monetary conditions for release, limiting detention to cases where the defendant poses a risk to the community or themselves. The bill also requires prompt hearings within ten days for new criminal offenses and within thirty days for technical violations.

Rhode Island H7651 mandates courts to presume release for most probation violations, set reasonable bail or non-monetary conditions, limit detention.

Rhode Island H7651 amends the state's criminal procedure laws to require courts to presume release for most probation violations. It mandates that courts set reasonable bail or non-monetary conditions for release, limiting detention to cases where the defendant poses a risk to the community or themselves. The bill also requires prompt hearings within ten days for new criminal offenses and within thirty days for technical violations.