Washington County Senator Introduces Justice Reform Bill

Washington County Senator Paul Corderman has introduced a bill aimed at limiting post-conviction releases. A 2025 case where an infant died, the mother was found guilty, and then released on just a $500 bond before sentencing inspired the bill. The mother failed to appear for sentencing and remains at large. Corderman says SB640 addresses a critical gap…

“Senate Bill 640 prohibits a court from releasing a defendant after conviction, pending sentencing, or appeal if the defendant was convicted of a crime of violence or child neglect that resulted in the death of a child under the age of 14. In the most serious and tragic cases where a young child lost their life, this measure insures that a convicted individual remains in custody during the post-conviction process.”