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SB 11 - Amends State Constitution in Regard to Bail - Delaware Key Vote

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Title: Amends State Constitution in Regard to Bail

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends the State Constitution in regard to bail.

Highlights:

 

  • Amends the state constitution to prohibit bail before a conviction if the following occurs, including (Sec. 1):

    • For capital offenses;

    • For other felony offenses when the following applies, including:

      • The proof is positive or the presumption great;

      • The proof is clear and convincing that no combination of conditions will assure court appearance or the publics safety.

  • Authorizes friends and counsel to, on reasonable conditions, have access to the accuses individual before conviction (Sec. 1).

NOTE: THE LEGISLATION'S ENACTMENT CLAUSE REQUIRES AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF 2/3 OF THE CHAMBER'S MEMBERS FOR PASSAGE.

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Title: Amends State Constitution in Regard to Bail

NOTE: THIS IS A SUBSTITUTE BILL, MEANING THE LANGUAGE OF THE ORIGINAL BILL HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SUBSTITUTE BILL TEXT DIFFERS FROM THE PREVIOUS VERSION OF THE TEXT CAN VARY GREATLY.

Title: Amends State Constitution in Regard to Bail

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