HR. 5214Introduced
District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025
Mandate detention in the District of Columbia for violent and dangerous crimes and require cash bail for release on specified public safety or order offenses
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Mandate detention in the District of Columbia for violent and dangerous crimes and require cash bail for release on specified public safety or order offenses
Key points
- Require pretrial detention
- Require post conviction detention
- Prohibit release without secured bond
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2025-11-20 — Received in the Senate.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime and Law EnforcementCrimes against propertyCriminal procedure and sentencingDistrict of ColumbiaViolent crime