Multiple Amendments Enacted During the 2001 Legislative Session

Version One (as amended by Laws 2001, SB 753, c. 225, § 7, emerg. eff. July 1, 2001):

Bail on appeal shall be allowed on appeal from a judgment of conviction of misdemeanor, or in felony cases where the punishment is a fine only, and when made and approved shall stay the execution of such judgment. Bail on appeal after the effective date of this act shall not be allowed after conviction of any of the following offenses:

1. Murder in any degree;

2. Kidnapping for purpose of extortion;

3. Robbery with a dangerous weapon;

4. Rape in any degree;

5. Arson in the first degree;

6. Shooting with intent to kill;

7. Manslaughter in the first degree;

8. Forcible sodomy;

9. Any felony conviction for which the evidence shows that the defendant used or was in possession of a firearm or other dangerous or deadly weapon during the commission of the offense;

10. Trafficking in illegal drugs;

11. Manufacturing a controlled dangerous substance; or

12. Any other felony after former conviction of a felony.

The granting or refusal of bail after judgment of conviction in all other felony cases shall rest in the discretion of the court, however, if bail is allowed, the trial court shall state the reason therefor.

Version Two (as amended by Laws 2001, HB 1084, c. 234, § 1, eff. November 1, 2001 ):

Bail on appeal shall be allowed on appeal from a judgment of conviction of misdemeanor, or in felony cases where the punishment is a fine only, and when made and approved shall stay the execution of such judgment. Bail on appeal after the effective date of this act shall not be allowed after conviction of any of the following offenses:

1. Murder in any degree;

2. Kidnapping for purpose of extortion;

3. Robbery with a dangerous weapon;

4. Rape in any degree;

5. Arson in the first degree;

6. Shooting with intent to kill;

7. Manslaughter in the first degree;

8. Forcible sodomy;

9. Any felony conviction for which the evidence shows that the defendant used or was in possession of a firearm or other dangerous or deadly weapon during the commission of the offense;

10. Trafficking in illegal drugs;

11. Manufacturing a controlled dangerous substance;

12. Sexual abuse of a child; or

13. Any other felony after former conviction of a felony.

The granting or refusal of bail after judgment of conviction in all other felony cases shall rest in the discretion of the court; however, if bail is allowed, the trial court shall state the reason therefor.

Laws 1969, HB 1224, c. 182, § 2, emerg. eff. April 17, 1969; Amended by Laws 1981, HB 1310, c. 258, § 1; Amended by Laws 1987, SB 169, c. 136, § 7, eff. November 1, 1987; Amended by Laws 1988, HB 1973, c. 109, § 28, eff. November 1, 1988; Amended by Laws 2001, SB 753, c. 225, § 7, emerg. eff. July 1, 2001; Amended by Laws 2001, HB 1084, c. 234, § 1, eff. November 1, 2001 (superseded document available).