Removes the requirement that willful failure to appear after notice of scheduled appearances be persistent in order to revoke an order granting an order of recognizance, release under non-monetary conditions or bail to a defendant and to fix bail in such action or proceeding.
Provides for the immediate enforcement of securing orders through issuance of a bench warrant when a defendant fails to appear for a scheduled appearance; removes 48 hour notice requirement.
Includes certain charges of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree as a qualifying offense for consideration of an order of recognizance, release under non-monetary conditions or bail.
Includes certain charges of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree as a qualifying offense for consideration of an order of recognizance, release under non-monetary conditions or bail.