A bill for an act relating to pretrial bond amounts for certain felonies.

SSB 3162 establishes minimum pretrial bond amounts for specific felony classifications in Iowa. It sets $500,000 as the minimum for class "A" felonies, $25,000 for class "B" forcible felonies, $10,000 for class "C" forcible felonies, and $5,000 for class "D" forcible felonies. Courts must consider public safety risks when setting bonds and presume these minimums are reasonable, though defendants can challenge higher amounts by showing they exceed what’s needed for appearance or safety. The bill directly affects individuals charged with these violent offenses awaiting trial.