Summons Amendments

Summary

The bill revises criminal procedure by setting limits on when a prosecutor may file an information after a person is released from jail and by allowing magistrates to issue temporary pretrial status orders that release the accused. It also clarifies that the presumption of release can be rebutted if the accused fails to appear on a served summons or if a summons cannot be served despite good‑faith efforts. These changes affect defendants, prosecutors, and courts by defining timelines and conditions for continued custody.

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