JAIL Act

This legislation, known as the "JAIL Act," establishes a new pathway for civil actions against judges and government entities. It permits individuals to sue for damages if they are harmed by a "covered defendant" who was released on bail pending trial. A "covered defendant" is specifically defined as someone charged with a crime of violence who has a prior conviction for a crime of violence. The civil action can be brought by the harmed person or their immediate family if the person is deceased. A significant provision of this bill is the explicit removal of judicial immunity as a defense in such civil actions, allowing both Federal and State judges to be held liable.