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Bill would require clerks to schedule bail‑revocation hearings within 72 hours in domestic‑violence cases
Summary
Sponsor Rep. Zoe Manos told the Senate Judiciary Committee HB1637 aims to force clerks to schedule hearings on motions to modify or revoke bail within 72 hours (excluding weekends/holidays) in domestic violence, stalking and harassment cases; judicial staff requested a drafting clarification so the rule applies to the circuit court as well as the superior court.
Following a murder cited in testimony, Representative Zoe Manos presented HB1637 as a narrowly focused change to require that when the prosecution or defense moves to modify or revoke bail in domestic‑violence, stalking, or harassment cases, the clerk must schedule a hearing date within 72 hours (excluding weekends and holidays). Manos said the bill would shorten the time…
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