A controversial zero-bail measure took effect in Los Angeles County on Sunday, sparking concerns similar to the ones echoed in New York State since the 2019 criminal justice reforms went into law.
A controversial new law barring judges from setting bail in most criminal cases took effect in Los Angeles County on Sunday – raising widespread fears it will inevitably lead to a spike in crime.
“As soon as other cities in Los Angeles County know about it, I’m sure we’ll have additional support,” said Glendora Mayor Gary Boyer, one of the dozen plaintiffs. The endeavor, officially called the Pre-Arraignment Release Protocols, or PARP, largely eliminates the traditional bail system by prohibiting bail for most crimes – a revival of an emergency measure first put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic to prevent jail overcrowding.A controversial zero-bail measure took effect in Los Angles County on Sunday, barring judges from setting bail for most crimes.
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