Bail and Bail Reform

DA: Over 70% of offenders released on $0 bail in one California county were re-arrested

Out of 595 people who were released on $0 bail from April 2020 through June 2021, 420 were re-arrested, with 123 of them arrested for violent crimes

Hawaii man used $1.2M in fake checks to try to post bail

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Samuela Tuikolongahau Jr. was detained after allegations he presented bank checks for $760,000, $400,000 and $50,000 in 2020

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Calif. county to end pandemic 'penny bail' releases

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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

NYC comptroller: Don't blame bail reform for higher crime

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"The conversation on bail reform has gotten divorced from the data," said Brad Lander

Kentucky lawmakers advance bill to limit bail organizations

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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

Louisville mayoral candidate 'traumatized' by shooting suspect's release to home confinement

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"It is nearly impossible to believe that someone can attempt murder on Monday and walk out of jail on Wednesday," Craig Greenberg said

N.Y. law enforcement officials sound off on bail reform

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"The bottom line is our hands are cuffed and we've got to get our hands un-cuffed so we can do our job," said Chief Steve Abbott

N.Y. parole reform leads to releases, anger from law enforcement

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"We're doing everything we can to keep the streets safe and then a new law comes out and makes them less safe," said Sheriff Michael Filicetti

'Not everyone has to come to jail': COVID-19 changes could lead to sweeping transformation

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"If we can help people change their behavior in the community versus in a jail or prison setting, that's the goal"

Sheriff: Man tried to pay $200 bail with counterfeit bills

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He was denied bail and was returned to jail with the additional charge of forgery

Mo. sheriffs seek changes in bail, parole policies

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The sheriffs argued community safety was in danger due to 'catch and release' practices by the Missouri Department of Corrections

Harris seeks end to executions, cash bail, private prisons

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California Sen. Kamala Harris, whose record as a prosecutor has been under scrutiny since she entered the presidential race, has unveiled her criminal justice plan