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bail-reform
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nypost.comworld23 days ago
California Supreme Court Limits Pretrial Detention to Violent Crimes
The California Supreme Court ruled on April 30 that bail must be attainable and only those accused of violent crimes may be held without bail. San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said the decision will force the release of dozens of repeat offenders charged with theft…
foxnews.compolitics26 days ago
House Passes Bill Requiring DOJ to Publish Annual List of Jurisdictions With Cashless Bail Policies
The legislation cleared the House 308-116 on Thursday with support from 96 Democrats. Sponsored by Rep. Mark Harris of North Carolina, the measure now heads to the Senate. It directs the attorney general to publish an annual list of jurisdictions allowing release without cash bai…