Permits pretrial detention for contempt violation of protective order issued under "Victim's Assistance and Survivor Protection Act."

Summary

The bill lets prosecutors ask a court to keep an accused person in jail before trial when they are found in contempt of a protective order issued under the Victim's Assistance and Survivor Protection Act. It creates a rebuttable presumption that bail would not assure the defendant’s appearance, safety of others, or prevent obstruction of justice. The measure applies to any eligible defendant charged with certain serious crimes as well as the specific contempt violation.

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