The Fresno County, California rule allowed suspects arrested for certain lower-level felonies and misdemeanors to be released soon after, without having to put up bail money
In response to COVID concerns, local courts had required jails to set bail for all misdemeanor and felony offenses at $0.01, with exceptions for crimes such as serious or violent felonies
Supporters said the case of Quintez Brown, who was bailed out shortly after he opened fire on a mayoral candidate, highlighted the need for restrictions