JAIL Act

This bill would let a person harmed by a released defendant sue the judge or other government entity that ordered the defendant's release on bail before trial. It applies when the defendant was charged with a crime of violence and had a prior conviction for a crime of violence. If the harmed person has died, an immediate family member could bring the lawsuit. The lawsuit would be filed in federal district court seeking money damages, and judges could not use judicial immunity as a defense. The bill covers both federal and state judges.

Full text and official record on Congress.gov

Sponsors

• Randy Fine Republican sponsor
• 3 cosponsors