{"id":2053416,"date":"2023-10-03T04:02:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T08:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/zero-bail-program-takes-effect-in-los-angeles-county-ending-traditional-cash-system\/"},"modified":"2023-10-03T04:09:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T08:09:53","slug":"zero-bail-program-takes-effect-in-los-angeles-county-ending-traditional-cash-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/zero-bail-program-takes-effect-in-los-angeles-county-ending-traditional-cash-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Zero Bail Program implemented in LA County, replacing cash bail system."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/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-program-takes-effect-in-los-angeles-county-ending-traditional-cash-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=2053416&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>Los\u2062 Angeles County Implements Zero-Bail System, Sparking Controversy<\/h2>\n<p>Starting October 1, Los Angeles County will transition to a zero-bail system, abandoning the practice of setting \u2064cash bail amounts based on the\u200c severity of the\u200c crime. Critics argue that this approach\u200d favors the wealthy and\u200c does little\u2064 to ensure public safety.<\/p>\n<p>However, the move to zero-bail has faced backlash from law-and-order proponents who believe it undermines \u200caccountability in the justice system. \u2062They argue that releasing the majority of arrestees quickly erodes confidence in the criminal justice system among crime victims.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Our communities have \u200bnot been shy about telling us how nervous they are about\u2064 this change,&#8221; said Sheriff Robert Luna, expressing concerns about \u2062offenders being \u200dimmediately\u2064 released from custody.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/law-enforcement-officials-question-zero-bail-schedule-to-start-in-los-angeles-county-5500389?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Law Enforcement, Officials Question Zero-Bail Schedule \u200cto Start in Los Angeles County<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n    <br \/>\n    <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/28\/2023<\/span>\n  <\/li>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/man-chugs-beer-drives-car-on-venice-boardwalk-hitting-a-pedestrian-5499190?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Man Chugs Beer, Drives Car on Venice Boardwalk Hitting a Pedestrian<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n    <br \/>\n    <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/29\/2023<\/span>\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sheriff Luna acknowledges the importance of respecting \u200dthe constitutional \u2062rights of\u200d arrestees \u2064but emphasizes that zero-bail can demoralize law enforcement officers who work hard to make arrests, only \u2064to witness offenders being released with just a\u2063 citation.<\/p>\n<p>Supervisor\u200d Holly Mitchell counters the argument, stating that the zero-bail\u200c system does not equate to criminals evading punishment for their offenses. She highlights the danger of \u2062conflating bail with accountability, emphasizing that bail\u200b simply means having the financial resources to secure release from jail.<\/p>\n<p>The zero-bail system, officially known as Pre-Arraignment Release Protocols (PARP), largely eliminates cash bail for non-violent or non-serious offenses. Most individuals arrested for such crimes will either be cited and \u2063released in the field or booked and released at a\u2063 police or sheriff&#8217;s station, with a court \u2063appearance scheduled for arraignment once charges\u200b are filed.<\/p>\n<p>Arrestees deemed to \u2064pose a higher risk to the public or \u2063a \u2062flight risk will be referred to a \u2064magistrate judge, who will assess the case and decide whether to hold the person in custody or \u200drelease them with non-financial restrictions, such as electronic monitoring.<\/p>\n<p>Once charged and appearing in court \u200bfor arraignment, a judge may modify or revoke the defendant&#8217;s release conditions.<\/p>\n<p>On Friday, twelve\u200d Southland cities filed court papers seeking an injunction to block\u2064 the implementation of the\u2064 zero-bail system, citing concerns about public safety. \u2063The timing for the legal challenge to be heard is currently unknown.<\/p>\n<p>The zero-bail system addresses long-standing criticism that cash bail disproportionately \u200bfavored the wealthy,\u2062 allowing affluent individuals accused of serious crimes to \u200csecure their \u2064release while low-income \u200bindividuals remained \u2064incarcerated for lesser \u2064offenses. \u200cThe new system assesses the risk an offender poses to\u200c public safety and the likelihood of them appearing in court, rather than relying on cash bail.<\/p>\n<p>During the COVID-19 pandemic, \u2063the county initially implemented a zero-bail \u200bsystem to prevent jail overcrowding. In May, a judge reinstated the system by ordering an end to cash bail by the Los Angeles police and sheriff&#8217;s departments.<\/p>\n<p>Presiding Judge Samantha Jessner of the Los Angeles Superior Court announced the plans for the PARP system in \u200dJuly, emphasizing that a\u200b person&#8217;s ability to pay should not \u200cdetermine\u2064 whether they stay in jail before trial or are released.<\/p>\n<p>However,\u200b concerns about public safety have arisen regarding the zero-bail system, particularly following\u2063 a recent surge in mob-style smash-and-grab burglaries. \u2062County supervisors\u200d have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pa-county-reports-voting-machine-issues-affecting-republican-ballots-dominion-releases-statement\/\" title=\"PA County Reports Voting Machine Issues Affecting Republican Ballots; Dominion Releases Statement\u00a0\">received numerous calls<\/a> from worried residents, urging caution before implementing the new system. Some residents argue \u200bthat the previous zero-bail \u2063system \u200dduring the pandemic was ineffective and led to increased crime rates.<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, supporters of the zero-bail system dismiss claims of rising crime as fear-mongering and accuse opponents of manipulating statistics to maintain ineffective policies.<\/p>\n<p>A county report from last year analyzing the impact of the pandemic-era zero-bail policy found that rates of \u200dfailure to appear in court and rearrest or new offenses \u200bremained similar to historical averages.<\/p>\n<p>The Judicial Council of California also released a recent\u2062 report indicating that a risk-based zero-bail \u2062system actually enhances public safety, resulting in a 5.8 percent decrease in rearrests for misdemeanors and a 2.4 percent decrease in rearrests for felonies.<\/p>\n<p>David Slayton, CEO of the Los Angeles Superior Court, assured\u200c the Board of Supervisors that the new system does not imply a lack of consequences for \u200bcriminal behavior. Individuals who\u2062 fail to appear in court, re-offend while on release, or violate their release conditions will face arrest and imprisonment.<\/p>\n<p>Officials emphasize that the zero-bail system\u2063 only affects pre-arraignment or pre-trial custody decisions for arrestees who \u200dare presumed innocent until proven\u200c guilty. Those who are convicted\u200b will be \u2063sentenced as usual.<\/p>\n<p>While acknowledging the concerns expressed by the public, Supervisor Janice Hahn recognizes the attempt\u2064 at justice reform but acknowledges the anxiety surrounding \u200bthe \u200cnew\u200b system. Supervisor Kathryn Barger also acknowledges \u2064the\u200d concerns\u200b raised by\u200b constituents and emphasizes the \u200dneed to \u200dexplain the goals of the new system\u2062 and ensure that criminals understand the \u2064consequences \u200dof their actions.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the concerns raised by \u2062critics of the zero-bail system regarding public safety and accountability?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The zero-bail system. Critics argue that releasing individuals without requiring any financial consequences could \u2062potentially lead to an increased risk to public safety. They fear that offenders will be released without any accountability for\u200c their actions and may \u2063continue to commit \u200dcrimes.<\/p>\n<p>Advocates for the zero-bail system highlight \u2062the need for fairness and \u200bequality in the criminal justice system. They\u200b argue that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/zero-bail-program-takes-effect-in-los-angeles-county-ending-traditional-cash-system\/\" title=\"Zero Bail Program implemented in LA County, replacing cash bail system.\">cash bail disproportionately affects low-income individuals<\/a> who may \u200bnot\u200c have the means to pay for their release.\u200d This system aims to address this \u2063inequality and ensure \u200bthat individuals are not being \u200bdetained simply\u200b because they\u200c are unable to afford bail.<\/p>\n<p>The implementation of the\u2062 zero-bail system has sparked a heated debate among\u200b members of\u2063 the community, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/public-radio-reporter-arrested-for-firebombing-police-cars\/\" title=\"Public Radio \u201cReporter\u201d Arrested For Firebombing Police Cars\">law enforcement officials<\/a>, and policymakers. Both sides present valid points, but \u2063finding a\u200b balance between ensuring public safety and promoting fairness in the justice \u2064system is a challenging task.<\/p>\n<p>Sheriff Luna expresses concerns about\u200d offenders being\u200b immediately \u200breleased from custody.\u2064 He acknowledges the need\u2064 to respect\u200b the constitutional rights of arrestees but believes that the zero-bail system can demoralize law enforcement officers who work diligently \u2062to \u2062make arrests, only to witness offenders being released with \u2063just a citation.<\/p>\n<p>On\u200d the other hand, Supervisor Holly Mitchell counters this argument by stating\u200c that the zero-bail system does \u2062not mean\u200b criminals are evading punishment. She\u200c emphasizes the importance\u200c of separating bail from accountability, highlighting that bail is simply \u200cthe financial resources required to secure release from jail. Mitchell believes that non-violent or \u200cnon-serious offenders should\u200d not\u200c be\u200d detained based solely \u200bon their financial status.<\/p>\n<p>The zero-bail system, known as Pre-Arraignment Release Protocols (PARP), eliminates \u200dcash\u2062 bail for\u200c certain offenses. Most individuals arrested for non-violent or non-serious crimes will either\u2064 be cited and released in the field or booked and released at a police or sheriff&#8217;s station. They will\u200d have a court appearance scheduled for arraignment once charges are filed.<\/p>\n<p>However, arrestees considered to\u200b pose a higher risk to public safety or flight risk will be \u2062referred to a magistrate judge, who will assess the case and decide whether to \u2064hold them in \u2063custody or release them with non-financial restrictions, such as electronic monitoring.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the\u2063 arguments and concerns raised by various \u200dparties, \u2062twelve Southland cities have filed court papers seeking an injunction to block the implementation of the zero-bail system. \u2064These cities cite \u2063concerns about public safety and believe that the system could potentially put their communities at risk. The timing for the legal challenge \u200bto be heard \u2064is\u2063 currently unknown.<\/p>\n<p>It is important\u200b to note that the zero-bail system aims to address long-standing criticisms that\u200d cash bail disproportionately favored the wealthy. This\u200c often \u2062led to affluent \u200cindividuals accused of serious crimes being\u200b able\u2063 to secure their release while low-income individuals \u2063accused\u2064 of lesser offenses\u200d remained incarcerated. The new system focuses on assessing the risk an offender poses to public\u2062 safety and their likelihood of appearing in court, rather than relying on cash bail.<\/p>\n<p>The COVID-19 pandemic \u200binitially prompted the implementation of the zero-bail system as\u2063 a way to prevent jail \u200covercrowding. Judges ordered an end to cash\u200b bail by the Los Angeles police and sheriff&#8217;s departments. The plans for the PARP system\u2062 were\u2064 announced by Presiding Judge Samantha Jessner of\u200d the Los Angeles Superior Court\u200b in July. The emphasis is \u2063on ensuring \u200dthat a person&#8217;s ability to pay does not determine whether they\u200b stay in jail before \u200dtrial or are released.<\/p>\n<p>As the zero-bail\u2064 system\u2063 is implemented in Los Angeles County, the controversy surrounding its effectiveness and impact on public safety continues. The arguments put \u2062forth by both critics and supporters highlight the complexities involved in achieving a fair and equitable justice system that also ensures \u2064public\u2064 safety. It remains to be seen how the zero-bail system will evolve and its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/should-be-no-risk-world-economic-forum-pushes-space-bubbles-to-block-out-the-sun-stop-climate-change\/\" title=\"\u2018Should Be No Risk\u2019: World Economic Forum Pushes \u2018Space Bubbles\u2019 To Block Out The Sun, Stop Climate Change\">potential long-term effects<\/a> on \u200dthe criminal justice system in Los Angeles County.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Los Angeles County will implement a zero-bail system starting Oct. 1, replacing the practice of setting cash bail amounts based on the alleged crime&#8217;s severity. Critics argue that this approach benefits the wealthy and does not prioritize public safety. 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