Bill Type
Long Title
AN ACT EXEMPTING POOR LITIGANTS FROM POSTING BAIL WHEN CHARGED WITH NON-CAPITAL OFFENSES FOR THE FIRST TIME AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Congress Author
Date filed
July 1, 2010
Scope

Legislative History

House Bill/Resolution NO. HB00180
FULL TITLE : AN ACT EXEMPTING POOR LITIGANTS FROM POSTING BAIL WHEN CHARGED WITH NON-CAPITAL OFFENSES FOR THE FIRST TIME AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
SHORT TITLE : Poor Litigants Equalization Act Of 2010
ABSTRACT : "Poor Litigants Equalization Act of 2010." Seeks to exempt poor litigants from posting bail when charged with felony or crime in which the law attaches imprisonment of not more than six years for the first time and be released on cognizance.
PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : VIOLAGO, JOSEPH GILBERT F.
DATE FILED : 2010-07-01
SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL
CO-AUTHORS (Journal Entries) :
1. Syjuco (072 ) 2. Teodoro (004 )
3. Cabaluna (020 )
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE
MOTHER BILL: HB05395
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE ON 2010-07-27

Abstract

"Poor Litigants Equalization Act of 2010." Seeks to exempt poor litigants from posting bail when charged with felony or crime in which the law attaches imprisonment of not more than six years for the first time and be released on cognizance.

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