H.409 would codify bail‑revocation steps; public defender says parts conflict with Vermont Supreme Court
Committee review of H.409, an act to establish procedures for pretrial bail revocation, centered on questions about constitutional limits, evidentiary standards, judge-initiated motions, warrantless arrest language, bail forfeiture and a 60‑day trial deadline. Witnesses warned several provisions may conflict with Vermont Supreme Court precedent.
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A draft bill, H.409, to set detailed procedures for revoking pretrial bail drew extensive legal critique at a Judiciary committee hearing March 12, with a public defender and legislative counsel differing on scope and constitutional risk.
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