Study Finds Criminal Recidivism Much Higher Under “Zero Bail” Policies

New research shows that 7 out 10 criminal suspects who are released from jail without bail continue to be held for allegedly being involved in more crimes.

In the midst of the Chinese coronavirus epidemic, the California Judicial Council ordered that counties enforce an ordinance in the early 2020s. “emergency bail schedule” The bail was paid in order to reduce prison overcrowding and effectively released thousands upon thousands of criminal suspects.

“This program designated that the bail for select crimes was dramatically reduced, many to zero dollars,” State the county officials.

Yolo County in California kept the $0 bail policy until June 2021, when the Superior Court adopted a new bail schedule.

Yolo County District Attorney’s Office. Analyzing Release and arrest data for the period when the $0 bail policy was in effect shows that more than 70% of those released without bail were later arrested for additional charges.

This analysis also looked at recidivism rates over a period of 18 months. It found that 78 percent were rearrested by suspects released without bail, and only 46 percent were rearrested by those who paid bail.

Chart via Yolo County District Attorney’s Office

Chart via Yolo County District Attorney’s Office

“The results of this recent study on the actual impacts of zero bail policies clearly demonstrate that victimization dramatically increases, and public safety is significantly compromised, when bail is eliminated as a tool for use by the courts,” Jeff Reisig, Yolo District attorney, said in a Statement.

Nearly 600 suspects were released without bail, while Yolo County maintained the $0 bail policy. 420 of those arrested were later remanded for different crimes, including 369 misdemeanor and 328 felonies.

“A 163% increase in total crime and a 200% increase in violent crime by arrestees released on zero bail, when compared to those released by the courts on traditional bail, is the type of compelling data that should drive future discussion on any contemplated bail reform,” Reisig said.

Many of the suspects released without bail were remanded for violent crimes such as homicide and rape, kidnapping and carjacking, attempted murder, assault with deadly weapons, domestic violence, and attempted homicide.

Chart via Yolo County District Attorney’s Office

Chart by Yolo County District Attorney’s Office

The study is a warning to states like New York where crime has skyrocketed recently. New York’s cashless bail policy prevents judges from keeping many suspects in jail while they wait for their trial.

In Illinois, the court is also challenging a law passed by Democrats to eliminate bail. Opponents claim it will descend on the state. “The Purge,” It is an allusion to the horror movie in which citizens are allowed to commit any crime for up to 24 hours without having to pay any consequences.

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