This bill would deny pretrial release (bail) to people charged with felony offenses who have previously served at least 30 days in prison for a violent crime conviction. Under the proposed law, judges would be required to consider such defendants ineligible for release before trial, treating them as a danger to public safety. The legislation applies to both adults and juveniles charged as adults. The bill amends federal bail law and would affect defendants in federal courts who have prior violent felony convictions and prison time, potentially keeping them detained throughout their legal proceedings before conviction. No specific funding or implementation timeline is outlined in the bill text provided.
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