Under the measure, which goes into effect in October 2019, most suspects arrested for low-level offenses or nonviolent felonies would be released within 12 hours of being booked. Those facing more serious, violent felonies would be ineligible for pretrial release
Judges would also rely on a new pretrial assessment process to consider factors including previous offenses and flight risk, for each defendant. This is to ensure released individuals don’t pose a public safety threat. “California reforms its bail system so that rich and poor alike are treated fairly.” — Gov. Brown (D), who signed the bill into law, in a statement.
California to Abolish Cash Bail
