Rhode Island Senate Bill 2161: Requires courts to presume release for most probation violations, set reasonable bail or non-monetary conditions, limit detention to cases of risk or danger, require prompt hearings, and mandate written reasons for detention.

Rhode Island · 2026 session

What it does

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCE AND EXECUTION - Requires courts to presume release for most probation violations, set reasonable bail or non-monetary conditions, limit detention to cases of risk or danger, require prompt hearings, and mandate written reasons for detention.

Latest action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-03-10)

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