05.17.11 The House Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report.
04.13.11 The House Judiciary Criminal Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. As soon as the amendment is available, it will be posted.
Summary of the bill as introduced: Outlines that an appearance bond is valid for a certain time period in circuit and magistrates or municipal courts under certain circumstances. This bill also provides a procedure to relieve the surety of liability when the time period on the bond expires.

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