Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail under certain circumstances to persons accused of certain offenses punishable as a felony.

Contracts

• Legal Retainers: Defense attorneys must amend fee agreements to explicitly include or exclude "Section 11d Bail Hearings." These are evidentiary mini-trials requiring significant preparation distinct from standard pre-trial services.
• Employment Agreements: Employers must review "Termination for Cause" and "Job Abandonment" clauses. Ensure language covers "inability to perform duties due to incarceration" to address employees who are denied bail and cannot return to work pending trial.

Hiring/Training

• HR & Risk Management: Train staff to distinguish between a standard arrest (where an employee typically bonds out) and a Section 11d detention (indefinite absence).
• Surety Agents: Update underwriting training. Leads involving Section 11d offenses (e.g., Aggravated Robbery, Trafficking) have a high probability of bail denial; resources should not be deployed until a magistrate rules on the State's motion.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Judicial Records: If a judge grants bail to a defendant charged with a Section 11d offense, the law requires a Written Order containing specific findings of fact and a justification for release. This creates a permanent evidentiary record that must be filed immediately.

Fees & Costs

• Legal Defense Costs: Clients facing these charges will incur higher upfront legal fees due to the complexity of the mandatory bail hearing.
• Local Government: Expect potential increases in county taxes or fees to support higher jail populations, as noted in the Legislative Budget Board fiscal note.