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Lawmakers hear testimony on bill requiring written findings when judges release defendants after resisting or eluding arrest
Summary
In a public hearing on House Bill 1252, sponsors and dozens of witnesses debated a proposal that would require courts to make and publish written findings when releasing defendants who resisted or eluded arrest or who required substantial law-enforcement resources to apprehend.
The House Community Safety Committee on Feb. 13 held a public hearing on House Bill 1252, a proposal to require judges to provide written findings when they release defendants who recently resisted arrest, attempted to elude police, or required substantial resources — such as multiple units, K-9 teams, drones or air support — to be apprehended.
Lena Langer, committee staff, briefed members that Washington law currently presumes pretrial release on personal recognizance unless the court finds a risk the defendant will not appear, is dangerous, or will interfere with justice. House Bill 1252 would create a rebuttable presumption at preliminary appearance that personal recognizance will not reasonably assure appearance if the defendant resisted arrest, attempted to elude law enforcement, or required substantial resources…
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