Condiciones para la Liberación bajo Fianza en Delitos Violentos

Explicación Simple

Si alguien es acusado de un delito violento contra un miembro de su familia, el juez debe pensar bien si esa persona puede salir libre bajo fianza. Considera si ha tenido problemas antes y si puede ser un peligro para otros.

Es como cuando un padre decide si dejar a su hijo salir a jugar. Si el niño ha roto las reglas antes o ha lastimado a otros, el padre pensará dos veces antes de dejarlo salir.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan es arrestado por golpear a su hermana. Al momento de decidir si puede salir bajo fianza, el juez revisa si Juan ya tenía una orden de protección por haber hecho lo mismo antes. Si el juez cree que Juan podría volver a causar problemas, podría negarle la libertad bajo fianza.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

SECTION 16-25-120. Release on bond; factors; issuance of restraining order; notice of right to counsel. (A) In addition to the provisions of Section 17-15-30, the court must consider the factors provided in subsection (B) when considering release of a person on bond who is charged with a violent offense, as defined in Section 16-1-60, when the victim of the offense is a household member, as defined in Section 16-25-10, and the person: (1) is subject to the terms of a valid order of protection or restraining order at the time of the offense in this State or another state; or (2) has a previous conviction involving the violation of a valid order of protection or restraining order in this State or another state. (B) The court must consider the following factors before release of a person on bond who is subject to the provisions of subsection (A): (1) whether the person has a history of domestic violence, as defined in this article, or a history of other violent offenses, as defined in Section 16-1-60; (2) the mental health of the person; (3) whether the person has a history of violating the orders of a court or other governmental agency; and (4) whether the person poses a potential threat to another person. (C) When considering release of a person on bond under this section, the court must consider whether to issue a restraining order or order of protection provided for in Chapter 4 of Title 20 against the person. The court must consider the factors enumerated in subsection (B) of this section, and if it determines in its discretion that a restraining order or order of protection is required, it should issue the order or forward the matter to the appropriate court. (D)(1) At the bond hearing pursuant to the provisions of this section or another provision of law, the court