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Zero cash bail takes effect in Los Angeles County amid ongoing concerns over crime
[FoxNews] Los Angeles County's zero-bail system went into effect on Sunday, eliminating the previous policy of setting defendants' cash bail amounts based on the severity of their alleged crime.Critics of the old policy of cash bail amounts being proportionate to the severity of a crime claimed it favored the rich who could afford bail while failing to adequately ensure public safety. Now, the zero-bail system, officially known as Pre-Arraignment Release Protocols, is facing criticism from supporters of law and order who argue it removes accountability from the justice system by allowing most suspects arrested for allegedly committing a crime to be quickly released from custody instead of remaining in jail as they await charges and trial unless they are accused of the most serious of crimes. "Our communities have not been shy about telling us how nervous they are about this change," LA County Sheriff Robert Luna told the Board of Supervisors last week, FOX 11 LA reported. On Friday, 12 Southland cities filed court papers in Los Angeles Superior Court seeking an injunction blocking the zero-bail system from taking effect over concerns it will harm public safety. Posted by: Skidmark 2023-10-02 |
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