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HB 219 Engrossed 2017 Regular Session Leopold
Abstract: Provides that the bail undertaking ceases and the surety is relieved of all bail obligations
upon conviction in any case.
Present law provides that a bail undertaking ceases and a surety is relieved of all obligations upon
conviction and imposition of a sentence or the pronouncement of a sentence or condition of
probation of a defendant in misdemeanor cases. Present law further provides that the bail
undertaking ceases and the surety is relieved of all obligations upon conviction in felony cases.
Proposed law amends present law to provide that a surety's bail obligation is relieved upon
conviction in any case.
(Amends C.Cr.P. Art. 331(A)(1) and (2); Repeals C.Cr.P. Art. 331(A)(3))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Administration of Criminal
Justice to the original bill:
1. Provide that a surety's bail obligation is relieved upon conviction in any case.
2. Remove proposed law provision authorizing a surety to provide a copy of the certificate
of surrender after a rule to show cause is filed by a prosecuting attorney for a bond
forfeiture judgment.