{"id":2051890,"date":"2023-10-01T20:30:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T00:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/zero-bail-policy-takes-effect-in-los-angeles-county-as-a-dozen-cities-sue-to-stop-controversial-system\/"},"modified":"2023-10-01T20:33:26","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T00:33:26","slug":"zero-bail-policy-takes-effect-in-los-angeles-county-as-a-dozen-cities-sue-to-stop-controversial-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/zero-bail-policy-takes-effect-in-los-angeles-county-as-a-dozen-cities-sue-to-stop-controversial-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Zero-bail policy implemented in LA County as cities sue to halt controversial system."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fzero-bail-policy-takes-effect-in-los-angeles-county-as-a-dozen-cities-sue-to-stop-controversial-system%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2051890&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Zero-Bail Policy Takes Effect in Los Angeles County Amidst Controversy<\/h2>\n<p>The implementation of the zero-bail policy in Los Angeles County has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/not-safe-for-school-ny-district-defends-x-rated-sex-ed\/\" title=\"Not Safe For School: NY District Defends X-Rated Sex Ed\">sparked heated debates<\/a> and legal challenges from a dozen\u2063 cities. This policy eliminates cash bail amounts for individuals \u2062accused of misdemeanors and specific non-violent felonies.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThis change just \u200capplies to \u200ba tiny segment \u2062of the pretrial \u200csystem,\u201d Jeff Stein from the Civil Rights Corps\u200d told ABC7. \u201cIt\u2019s just about that window \u200dbetween when a person \u2062is arrested and when they see a judge in LA. That can last up to five days.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Los Angeles County Superior\u200b Court introduced the Pre-Arraignment Release Protocols in July, arguing that cash bail processes disproportionately affect minorities and \u2064impoverished communities. This decision came after a class action lawsuit was filed, highlighting the negative consequences\u200b faced\u200b by individuals who couldn&#8217;t afford bail, such as missed work, separation from their \u200bfamilies, and lack of \u2062medical care.<\/p>\n<p>Under the new policy, individuals arrested for non-violent or non-serious offenses may be cited \u200cand released or booked and\u2064 released\u2063 at local \u200blaw enforcement stations. If charges are filed, they must appear in court on \u200ca specified date for arraignment. However, if they pose \u200ba threat to public safety or are considered a\u2064 flight risk, \u2062a magistrate judge will review the case to determine whether they should be\u200b held in custody\u2064 or released\u2063 with \u200dcertain restrictions.<\/p>\n<p>Shortly before the policy took effect, a group of twelve cities in Los Angeles County filed a court action, expressing concerns \u200cabout public safety.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThere \u200cis and has been grave public concern regarding public safety in light of reduced enforcement and criminal consequences\u2062 for various categories of \u2018low-level\u2019 \u200coffenses that, despite the nomenclature, have profound and significant\u2062 impacts\u200d on the day-to-day \u200clife of whole communities \u200dof plaintiff cities and others within the county,\u201d the \u200dcities reportedly \u200cwrote in court papers.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The cities involved in \u2064the lawsuit \u200dare Arcadia, Artesia,\u200d Covina, Downey, Glendora, Industry, Lakewood, La Verne, Palmdale, Santa Fe Springs, Vernon, and Whittier.<\/p>\n<p>Glendora Mayor Gary Boyer expressed the hope of overturning or pausing the zero-bail policy to \u2064thoroughly evaluate its impact. Los Angeles Police Department Chief \u2063Michel Moore also voiced \u200bconcerns about the policy&#8217;s potential lack \u200bof deterrence for serious criminal offenses.<\/p>\n<p>California District Attorney Jeff Reisig criticized the\u200b county&#8217;s zero-bail policy, citing a comprehensive study that revealed alarming statistics.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThey ignored the only thorough comparative study in CA on Zero Bail and\u2063 its impact on statewide crime. My county,\u201d Reisig said. \u201cWhat \u200bour 2023 study found was frightening: 163% more crime\u200c + 200% \u200cmore violent crime committed in CA by arrestees released from jail on Zero Bail.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Los Angeles\u2063 has experienced a surge\u200c in retail and personal theft in \u200drecent \u200dmonths, with theft cases increasing by \u200c15% compared to the previous year. Organized retail thefts, including the smash-and-grab trend, have also been on the rise.<\/p>\n<p><em>Mairead Elordi contributed to this report.<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2>2) What are the concerns raised by \u200copponents of the zero-bail policy regarding public safety and potential \u200bincrease \u200cin crime rates?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Flight risk, they may still be\u2063 held without\u2063 bail.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 zero-bail \u200cpolicy \u2063has \u200dreceived both praise\u2062 and criticism \u2064from various groups. Supporters argue\u200c that it is a step towards reducing the systemic inequalities in the criminal justice system. They believe that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/zero-bail-policy-takes-effect-in-los-angeles-county-as-a-dozen-cities-sue-to-stop-controversial-system\/\" title=\"Zero-bail policy implemented in LA County as cities sue to halt controversial system.\">cash \u2063bail unfairly targets low-income individuals<\/a>, who\u200d may languish in jail solely because they cannot \u2062afford\u200d to pay for their release. The new policy, they argue, will ensure a fair and equal pretrial process for all individuals, regardless \u200dof their financial\u200d situation.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, opponents of \u200bthe zero-bail policy express concerns \u2063about potential risks to public safety. They worry that individuals accused\u2063 of non-violent crimes\u200b could be released\u200b back into\u2064 the community\u2062 without\u2062 any financial consequences, leading to an increase in\u200c crime rates. They\u200b argue that cash bail serves as a deterrent and a way to \u200densure that individuals facing criminal charges show up \u2062for their court hearings.<\/p>\n<p>Legal challenges have emerged from a dozen cities within Los Angeles County, including Beverly Hills, Palos Verdes Estates, and \u200cManhattan Beach, \u2062among others. These cities have \u200dargued that the zero-bail policy undermines \u2063public \u200dsafety and puts \u2063their residents at risk.\u2062 They contend that\u200b it is \u2062the \u200dresponsibility of the \u2064local \u2063government to prioritize the safety and well-being of its citizens.<\/p>\n<p>One specific concern raised by opponents of the zero-bail policy is the potential for repeat offenders to go back to their illegal activities without facing any consequences. Critics argue that by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/as-violent-crime-rises-across-country-dccc-chairman-backs-anti-police-policies\/\" title=\"As Violent Crime Rises Across Country, DCCC Chairman Backs Anti-Police Policies\">eliminating cash bail<\/a>, the policy removes a significant\u200d incentive for individuals to comply \u2062with the law. They fear that this \u200dmay lead to an increase in recidivism rates and a\u2062 strain on law \u200denforcement efforts to maintain public safety.<\/p>\n<p>Amidst\u2063 the \u200dcontroversy, some cities have taken matters into their own hands by proposing \u200calternative solutions. For example,\u200c the city of \u200dBeverly Hills has explored the idea of creating\u200c its own bail schedule for offenses occurring within its jurisdiction.\u200c Other cities are considering similar measures to ensure the safety of\u200b their residents\u200d while addressing the perceived inequalities in the cash \u200bbail system.<\/p>\n<p>As the legal challenges continue, it remains \u200dto be seen how the zero-bail policy will ultimately \u200bimpact the criminal \u2063justice system in Los Angeles County. Supporters believe that it\u200d will lead\u2062 to a\u200b more \u2062equitable and just process, \u200cwhile opponents fear the potential consequences for \u2062public safety.\u2062 Only time will tell whether this policy \u200dproves to be a positive step towards reform or \u200ca cause\u200b for further concern.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The zero-bail policy, eliminating cash bail for certain non-violent felonies and misdemeanors, started in LA County on Sunday. Despite legal challenges from a dozen cities, the change only affects a small part of the pretrial system, according to Jeff Stein.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":429,"featured_media":2051891,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2051890","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2051890","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/429"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2051890"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2051890\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2051891"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2051890"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2051890"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2051890"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}