· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO 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.

Sponsor

Lori Urso (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-01-16

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study