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2008-06-16 Crime Bill Emergency Pre Trial
2008-06-16 Crime Bill Emergency Pre Trial
AN AMENDMENT
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• TITLE IV page 14
(a) By striking the phrase “substantial probability” and inserting the phrase “probable cause” in
its place.”.
Rationale:
This amendment would allow for “probable cause” to be the pre-trial detention standard.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact to the amendment beyond that of the underlying legislation.