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House amends S.195 to limit expanded home detention to defendants who pose a significant public-safety risk

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · May 7, 2024
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Summary

Lawmakers approved an amendment to S.195 narrowing expansion of the home detention program to defendants who violate conditions of release and who pose a significant risk to public safety; courts must find detention will reasonably mitigate the risk and that the residence is appropriate.

The Vermont House amended and passed S.195 in concurrence with the House proposal of amendment after floor debate.The amendment, presented by the member from South Burlington, narrows the intended expansion of the state's home detention program. It would permit…

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