Clarifying conditions for pretrial release and maximum bail amount for certain defendants

Summary

The bill sets clear standards for when a defendant must be released on their own recognizance, caps cash bail for misdemeanors at three times the maximum fine, and lets defendants pick how to secure bail. It also bars magistrates from imposing cash‑only or property‑only bonds and prevents felony defendants from being released on recognizance at their first court appearance. The changes aim to make bail decisions more consistent and protect public safety while reducing unnecessary pre‑trial detention.

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