The bill permits an alternative bond program to be established in any judicial district. A court is allowed to provide the option of the alternative bond program to a defendant if there is such a program in that judicial district. A law enforcement agency may work with an alternative bond program to secure the appearance of defendants in the program. A pretrial services program with an alternative bond program is permitted to expend a portion of the moneys collected for pretrial services.

View Bill: S.B. 11-186