A bill to amend chapter 207 of title 18 of the United States Code to provide that the safety of other persons and the community can be considered in the setting of conditions of release before trial in Federal criminal cases, to provide for detention before trial in certain cases, and for other purposes.
Bail Reform Amendments Act of 1982 - Amends the Federal criminal code to allow the safety of other persons and the community to be considered when conditions are set for release of a defendant before trial.
States that no financial condition may be imposed to assure the safety of any person or the community.
Prohibits release of the defendant when his appearance cannot be assured.
Allows as a condition of release that the defendant not commit a Federal, State, or local crime, intimidate a witness or victim, or destroy evidence.
Provides a procedure for revocation of release if the defendant violates any condition of release.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.
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