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RESOLUTION NO. 9,119
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A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS SUPPORT FOR THE
EFFORTS TO PROHIBIT APPEAL BONDS FOR
PERSONS CONVICTED OF CLASS Y FELONIES;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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WHEREAS, it has recently been publicized that the convicted
murderer of a Little Rock Police officer is free on appeal bond
despite the fact the person has been convicted of murder in the
first degree and sentenced to life imprisonment; and
WHEREAS, this person has continued to violate the criminal
laws while free on bond, but because the violations are only
misdemeanors he has not had this bond revoked; and
WHEREAS, there has been no revocation despite the fact one
violation is for driving while intoxicated, an offense that by
its definition means someone is operating a motor vehicle with
disregard for the health and safety of other individuals; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock
does not believe that convicted violent felons should be free on
appeal bond, and the Board further understands that Class Y
felonies are by definition violent felonies; and
WHEREAS, legislation has been proposed legislation that
would prohibit appeal bonds for persons convicted of Class Y
felonies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: The Board of Directors of the City of Little
Rock endorses and notes its support for state legislation that
prohibits appeal bonds for persons convicted of Class Y
felonies.
ADOPTED: March 1, 1994
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