SB 2280: FORFEITURE; BOND OR RECOGNIZANCE; BAIL; CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS

Extends the period during which a surety, surety insurer, or bail agent may file a motion or application to set aside the bond or recognizance forfeiture from thirty days to ninety days.  Ensures that proper notice of a bail forfeiture judgment is provided to a surety or bail agent.  Affirms that a judge may impose financial conditions of release and maintain full discretion to consider individual circumstances.  Allows a surety or bail agent to apply to set aside a forfeiture, even if a prior motion has been filed.  Subjects bail bond forfeiture proceedings to Rule 60 of the Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure.  Prohibits forfeiture from being ordered in any felony case.