Court rules committee to consider proposal for bail change Monday morning.

The Rules Committee of the Superior Court holds a public hearing Monday at 10 a.m. on a proposed change to bail rules. The proposal reduces the amount a defendant may post for a cash bail from 10% to 7% and raises the bail amounts the new rule applies to from $20,000 to $50,000.

The Practice Book changes under consideration are here. The hearing will be carried on the Judicial Branch’s YouTube channel.

Published May 8, 2023.