WA People
BILL · 2003–04 SESSION

HB 2061: Bail bond agencies

Authorizing agreements to allow bail bond agencies to execute bench warrants.

Summary

  • Provides that, where approved by the local legislative body, courts of limited jurisdiction may enter into agreements with one or more licensed bail bond agencies for the purpose of executing bench warrants for an accused's failure to appear or violation of a condition of release. These agreements may specify the scope of work, remuneration for services, and other charges deemed appropriate.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 21, 2003
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Marc Boldt (R-17)
Introduced
February 21, 2003 in the House
Last action
January 12, 2004

AN ACT Relating to encouraging court efficiency through cooperation between courts and bail bond agencies;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Marc Boldt (R-17)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Mike Carrell R-28

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 2061 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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