SB 949 - Brattin, Rick
Creates the offense of judicial malfeasance
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
5657S.01I
Title
SB 949
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2026
Current Status
Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 949 - This act creates the offense of judicial malfeasance. A person commits the offense if the person, while performing the duties of a judge, releases an individual who is a prior or persistent offender during the pendency of a criminal trial and such individual commits a felony during such release. The offense of judicial malfeasance shall be a class E felony. Any person charged or convicted with the offense of judicial malfeasance shall be referred to the Commission on Retirement, Removal, and Discipline for disqualification, removal, and suspension.
TRISTAN BENSON, JR.