HB4606

Relating to the meaning of residence for the purpose of bail

Complete·3/14/26

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.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

84 Yea

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9 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 9

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting

Jan 30

9:00 AM

House Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Apr 1

House

Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

Mar 25

House

To Governor 3/25/2026

Mar 14

House

House received Senate message