Virginia House Bill 357: Person arrested for a felony; release of accused on secured or unsecured bond.

Virginia · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Release of accused on secured or unsecured bond. Removes the conditions requiring that any person arrested for a felony who (i) has previously been convicted of a felony, (ii) is presently on bond for an unrelated arrest in any jurisdiction, or (iii) is on probation or parole be released only upon a secure bond. Additionally, the bill adds to the factors a judicial officer shall consider in making a bail determination (a) the person's current bond status for an unrelated arrest in any jurisdiction and (b) whether the person is on probation or parole.

Latest action

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0123) (2026-04-06)

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