Committee reviews H.744 to clarify after‑hours arrest affidavits and possible prosecutorial input
The Legislative Committee on Judicial Rules heard testimony on H.744, which would let presiding judges require prosecutors’ preliminary charging information in after‑hours affidavits for warrantless arrests; prosecutors warned it could sharply increase on‑call demands and urged narrower wording.
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MONTPELIER — The Legislative Committee on Judicial Rules on Feb. 4 reviewed H.744, a bill that would clarify the after‑hours procedure for warrantless arrests and permit presiding judges to require that affidavits include preliminary information from prosecuting attorneys about potential charges and requested conditions of release.
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