H7651

Requires courts to presume release for most probation violations, set reasonable bail or non-monetary conditions, limit detention to cases of risk or danger, require prompt hearings, and mandate written reasons for detention.

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 30

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

Apr 2

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 30

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

Mar 30

House

Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/02/2026)