SB 91 (2019)

Repeals some of the bail reform law passed in 2018 that was intended to prevent incarcerating someone before trial solely because he or she cannot afford bail. For example, this bill repeals some of the specific factors a court must consider when setting bail, such as if the person is the parent and sole caretaker of a child who might end up in state custody if the parent is incarcerated. The bill also directs the courts to consider a defendant's history of failing to appear at court hearings, and lowers the burden of proof in some cases for determining if a person would be dangerous if released pre-trial. The bill also states a victim "shall not be required to testify in a bail hearing."