Bail procedures.

Summary

The enacted bill requires people who qualify for court‑appointed counsel but can pay a portion of their costs to pay a $200 fee for felonies or $100 for misdemeanors, with the money routed to public defender funds. It also clarifies how courts decide indigency, allowing a uniform form and periodic review, and makes murder and certain other offenses non‑bailable unless the state meets specific evidentiary standards. These changes aim to fund public defense while ensuring public safety and fairness in bail decisions.

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