Cash bail: why some call for changes
Oct 11, 2018
3 minutes
In August, California passed a bill that abolishes cash bail and replaces it with a risk-assessment program. Although some say the existing system is unfair and costly, the new measure has faced criticism from more than one camp.
Q: What is cash bail?Under British common law, the release of a suspect before his or her trial was granted on the basis of a surety, or guarantee, from another individual. No money was paid upfront; only if a suspect absconded was
Q: What are the arguments for and against cash bail?Q: So what has California done?Q: Is there any opposition to what California has done?Q: What are other states doing on this front?You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
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