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SSB 1038
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2021
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 19, 2021
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 4, 2021
- Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 254
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became SF 254 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 254 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary If a person's bail is taken away because they missed court, a judge can now decide to give it back under certain conditions. This could happen if the person turns themselves in to the sheriff within 150 days or if the person paying the bail helps bring them in. A court can also choose to return the money if they believe it is the right thing to do after looking at all the facts.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to the forfeiture of bail. The bill provides that a court may, upon application, set aside a judgment forfeiting a defendant’s bail if, within 150 days from the date of the judgment, the defendant voluntarily surrenders to the sheriff of the county; the defendant’s sureties, at their own expense, deliver the defendant or facilitate delivery of the defendant to the custody of the sheriff; or if the court determines, upon consideration of all circumstances, that setting aside the judgment is warranted. Under current law, a judgment forfeiting bail shall not be set aside unless the defendant and the defendant’s sureties have paid all costs and expenses incurred.
Changed since by amendment H-1056; see Amendments.
Senate subcommittee
Named January 19, 2021. On January 26, 2021 it recommended amendment and passage.
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