Requires judicial officers to consider residency status in bail and release decisions for misdemeanor offenses.

West Virginia HB4606 amends the state code to require judicial officers to consider the residency status of a person charged with a misdemeanor offense when determining bail and conditions of pretrial release. This includes assessing whether the person is a resident of West Virginia and/or the United States, their ties to the community, and their risk of flight. The bill also outlines specific conditions for release, such as not violating any criminal law, remaining in the custody of a designated person, and refraining from using alcohol or controlled substances.

Requires judicial officers to consider residency status in bail and release decisions for misdemeanor offenses.

West Virginia HB4606 amends the state code to require judicial officers to consider the residency status of a person charged with a misdemeanor offense when determining bail and conditions of pretrial release. This includes assessing whether the person is a resident of West Virginia and/or the United States, their ties to the community, and their risk of flight. The bill also outlines specific conditions for release, such as not violating any criminal law, remaining in the custody of a designated person, and refraining from using alcohol or controlled substances.