A bill limiting the amount of time the state can keep someone behind bars before filing criminal charges narrowly escapes from House Criminal Justice. Bill sponsor, Representative Ted James said currently a person can remain in jail for up to 120 days for capital offenses, 60 days for felonies, and 45 days for misdemeanors. “That is a month and a half away from a job, away from children, away from anyone else that depends on that person. Again, being held without charge,” said James. The bill would shorten the period to five days for most offenses and 30 for more serious charges. Representative Tony Bacala countered after speaking with a District Attorney and he worries charges will be filed on everyone before the fifth day regardless before cases can be thoroughly investigated.