2022 Legislation.
SB22-018: Expand Court Text Reminder Program
★✔ PRIORITY SUPPORT —
PASSED & SIGNED INTO LAW 🎉
Sponsors: Sens. Lee, Cooke; Reps. Benavidez, Soper
SB22-18 uses evidence-based methods to improve court appearance rates, reduce costs to taxpayers, and mitigate harm to our communities.
HB22-1067: 48 Hour Bond Hearings in Municipal Court
★✔ PRIORITY SUPPORT —
PASSED & SIGNED INTO LAW 🎉
Sponsors: Reps. Gonzales-Gutierrez, Woodrow; Sen Lee
HB22-1067 requires municipal courts to hold bond hearings within 48 hours of arrest, closing a legal loophole and bringing municipal courts in line with state court and constitutional requirements.