Maine House Democrats: Lawmakers Unanimously Approve Lee Bill to Close Bail Process Loophole and End Unnecessary Detention
February 24, 2024
February 24, 2024
AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 24 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2024:
The Legislature gave final approval on Wednesday to a measure sponsored by Rep. Adam Lee, D-Auburn, that would help prevent unnecessary detention for those who present minimal or no risk to their communities.
Currently, a discrepancy exists in Maine's bail laws. When a court deems an individual sufficiently low-risk to qualify for unsecured bail where the defend . . .
The Legislature gave final approval on Wednesday to a measure sponsored by Rep. Adam Lee, D-Auburn, that would help prevent unnecessary detention for those who present minimal or no risk to their communities.
Currently, a discrepancy exists in Maine's bail laws. When a court deems an individual sufficiently low-risk to qualify for unsecured bail where the defend . . .