A bill to impose a minimum mandatory bail on all persons charged with a serious drug offense in the amount of $100,000 plus an amount equal to the street value of the drugs involved in the offense.
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 25, 1985)
Amends the Federal criminal code to require any person charged with a drug offense punishable by ten years or more in prison to be detained unless ordered to execute a bail bond or an agreement to forfeit upon failing to appear, as required, an amount equal to $100,000 or more plus an amount equal to the street value of the drugs involved in the offense charged.
Authorizes the judicial officer to impose other appropriate conditions to assure the appearance of the person as required and the safety of any other person and the community.
What just happenedAug 12, 1985
Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Justice Department.
Who’s behind it
- Aug 12, 1985Committee
Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Justice Department.
Judiciary Committee - May 31, 1985Committee
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Judiciary Committee - May 29, 1985Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Law.
Terrorism, Technology, and Government Information Subcommittee - Apr 25, 1985IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 25, 1985IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate