HR. 5214Introduced
District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025
Mandates detention in the District of Columbia for violent and dangerous crimes before trial and after conviction, and requires cash bail for release in certain public safety or order cases
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Mandates detention in the District of Columbia for violent and dangerous crimes before trial and after conviction, and requires cash bail for release in certain public safety or order cases
Key points
- Require detention for violent offenses
- Require cash bail for release
- Extend detention
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