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- H.R.2134
H.R.2134: Bail Bond Fairness Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced July 10, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 12, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Bail Bond Fairness Act of 1997 - Amends rule 46 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure (regarding release from custody) to provide for forfeitures of bail if a defendant fails to appear as required by a bond. (Current law provides for bail forfeiture if there is a breach of condition of a bond.)
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| July 10, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Bill McCollum (R-Fla.) |