States / Virginia / HB 357

HB 357 Enacted

Person arrested for a felony; release of accused on secured or unsecured bond.

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Release of accused on secured or unsecured bond. Removes the conditions requiring that any person arrested for a felony who (i) has previously been convicted of a felony, (ii) is presently on bond for an unrelated arrest in any jurisdiction, or (iii) is on probation or parole be released only upon a secure bond. Additionally, the bill adds to the factors a judicial officer shall consider in making a bail determination (a) the person's current bond status for an unrelated arrest in any jurisdiction and (b) whether the person is on probation or parole.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 12, 2026
Last action
Apr 6, 2026 — Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0123)
Session
2026
Momentum
84 · Very high