Government,
Criminal
Aug. 21, 2018
Bill to change bail system abandoned by liberal organziations
A bill that will overhaul the current system of bail in California faced fierce opposition Monday, both from longtime opponents and former allies.
A bill that will overhaul the current system of bail in California passed the Assembly dispite fierce opposition, both from longtime opponents and former allies.
The bill envisions a procedure in which criminal defendants are assessed by a pretrial agency to determine their eligibility for pretrial release. It would demand nearly all people arrested on nonviolent felonies be released within 12 hours.
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