Relating to the duty of a magistrate to make written findings in certain criminal proceedings.

Magistrates must now make written findings within 24 hours when determining no probable cause exists, replacing the previous oral or written findings option.

Reporting requirements for charitable bail organizations were updated to include specific case information, with changes to how failure to appear and bond forfeiture are reported.

Criminal law hearing officers are prohibited from releasing on bail defendants charged with felonies who were on parole, have multiple prior felony convictions, or are subject to immigration detainers.

Additional offenses now restrict personal bond release, including murder, capital murder, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated assault, aggravated sexual assault, and certain family violence cases.

Definition of charitable bail organization was revised to exclude family members and religious nonprofits, while clarifying the organization's role in accepting public donations.

Sheriffs retain authority to suspend charitable bail organizations for up to one year if violations are determined, with reporting requirements to the Office of Court Administration.

The bill specifies an effective date of September 1, 2025, and includes a savings clause for offenses committed before that date.