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SB 75 - Establishes Cash Bail in the State Constitution - Wisconsin Key Vote

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Title: Establishes Cash Bail in the State Constitution

Signed by Governor Tony Evers


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Title: Establishes Cash Bail in the State Constitution

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes cash bail in the state constitution.

Highlights:

  • Authorizes bail to be imposed at or after the initial court appearance only upon a finding by the court that there is a reasonable basis to believe that bail is necessary to assure the defendant's appearance in court (Sec. 5).

  • Prohibits the bail amount imposed after a finding of reasonable basis that it is necessary to assure the defendant appears in court from being excessive (Sec. 7).

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See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Establishes Cash Bail in the State Constitution

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes cash bail in the state constitution.

Highlights:

  • Authorizes bail to be imposed at or after the initial court appearance only upon a finding by the court that there is a reasonable basis to believe that bail is necessary to assure the defendant's appearance in court (Sec. 5).

  • Prohibits the bail amount imposed after a finding of reasonable basis that it is necessary to assure the defendant appears in court from being excessive (Sec. 7).

Full Bill Text

Title: Establishes Cash Bail in the State Constitution

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