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

Summary

The bill amends the Criminal Justice Reform Act to let a prosecutor file a motion to keep an eligible defendant in jail when they violate a protective order issued under the Victim’s Assistance and Survivor Protection Act. It sets a default presumption of detention, outlines hearing procedures, timelines, and the defendant’s right to counsel. The change aims to strengthen protection for victims while giving courts clear rules for detention decisions.

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