relative to judicial immunity and permitting civil actions against judicial officers for certain criminal bail decisions.

Summary

The proposal removes judicial immunity in narrow bail situations, allowing civil suits against judges if a defendant released on bail commits another crime or intentional tort that injures someone. It applies only when the judge releases a defendant for certain offenses and the subsequent wrongdoing results in physical or financial injury. The goal is to create accountability for bail decisions that lead to further harm.

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