CRIM PRO-WILLFUL FLIGHT

Summary

The bill broadens what counts as “willful flight” to include any intentional effort to avoid arrest and removes language that isolated missed court dates aren’t evidence of flight risk. It also changes the pre‑trial release standards so that a high likelihood of flight, together with certain serious charges, can justify denying release. These changes could result in more defendants being held before trial.

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