California to Eliminate Bail for Suspects Awaiting Trial
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California to Eliminate Bail for Suspects Awaiting Trial California Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation on Tuesday that "eliminates the payment of money
as a condition of release." Set to take effect October 1, 2019, The legislation passed California's Senate by a vote of 26-12 and the
state Assembly by 41-27. The new law dictates that those arrested become
subject to a “pretrial risk assessment” to
determine whether they can be released. The assessment will determine whether the defendant poses a “low,” “medium” or “high” risk to the public. Jerry Brown, California Governor, via 'The Hill'
as a condition of release." Set to take effect October 1, 2019, The legislation passed California's Senate by a vote of 26-12 and the
state Assembly by 41-27. The new law dictates that those arrested become
subject to a “pretrial risk assessment” to
determine whether they can be released. The assessment will determine whether the defendant poses a “low,” “medium” or “high” risk to the public. Jerry Brown, California Governor, via 'The Hill'
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