{"id":2055703,"date":"2023-10-04T17:18:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T21:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/12-cities-sue-los-angeles-court-system-to-stop-zero-bail-policy\/"},"modified":"2023-10-04T17:21:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T21:21:08","slug":"12-cities-sue-los-angeles-court-system-to-stop-zero-bail-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/12-cities-sue-los-angeles-court-system-to-stop-zero-bail-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"12 cities sue LA court to halt zero bail policy."},"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\">20<\/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%2F12-cities-sue-los-angeles-court-system-to-stop-zero-bail-policy%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=2055703&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>Twelve LA County Cities File Lawsuit \u200bto Stop Zero-Bail Policy<\/h2>\n<p>A group of twelve cities in Los Angeles County has \u200dtaken legal action\u200c to challenge the court system&#8217;s new zero-bail policy. The policy, which eliminates cash bail for certain non-violent\u2064 crimes, went into effect on October 1st. However, these cities are seeking to halt its implementation.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/zero-bail-program-takes-effect-in-los-angeles-county-ending-traditional-cash-system-5502292?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Zero Bail Program Takes Effect in Los Angeles County; Ending Traditional Cash System<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 10\/2\/2023<\/li>\n<li><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 to Start in Los\u2062 Angeles County<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; \u20629\/28\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The cities involved in the lawsuit, including Whittier, Arcadia, and Covina, \u2062are prioritizing\u200c the \u2062safety and security \u200dof their residents, businesses, and law enforcement. They argue that the\u2062 zero-bail schedule fails \u200bto support\u200d local leaders in their commitment to protect their \u200ccommunities.<\/p>\n<p>Glendale Mayor Gary Boyer expressed his concerns, stating that the zero-bail schedule contradicts the city&#8217;s duty to ensure the safety of its residents, workers, \u200dand visitors. Despite objections\u200c from the county&#8217;s district attorney&#8217;s office, sheriff, police, and other officials, the Los Angeles \u200cSuperior Court implemented the zero-bail policy.<\/p>\n<p>Under this new policy, law\u200d enforcement has the option to cite and release, book and release, or request a magistrate&#8217;s review before applying bail.\u200d Most non-violent misdemeanors and felonies would qualify \u2064for zero bail, allowing defendants to \u2064be\u200b released with a ticket at the location of their arrest.<\/p>\n<p>Presiding Judge Samantha Jessner emphasized that a person&#8217;s\u2062 ability to pay\u2063 should not determine whether they stay in jail before trial or are released. \u2064The goal is to prevent low-risk arrestees from being held in jail simply because they cannot afford bail.<\/p>\n<p>However, concerns have been raised about the effectiveness of the zero-bail system. Approximately 20 percent of defendants released on \u200bzero bail are rearrested, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert\u2062 Luna. Additionally, some\u2064 serious and violent offenses, such as residential burglary \u2063and drug sales, are now included in the zero-bail schedule.<\/p>\n<p>The lawsuit filed by these twelve cities reflects their commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of their communities. They believe that the zero-bail policy poses significant challenges \u200band are seeking to \u200baddress these concerns\u2064 through legal action.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does\u200b the zero-bail policy pose \u2062a threat to \u200bpublic safety, according\u2063 to the cities involved in the lawsuit?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Enforcement Officials Question Zero-Bail Schedule to\u2062 Start in Los Angeles County<\/strong><\/a>  \u2062- 10\/1\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The lawsuit was filed\u2064 by the cities of Arcadia, Burbank, Downey, Glendale, Lancaster,\u2064 Long Beach,\u2062 Pasadena, Santa Clarita, \u200cSanta \u200dMonica, Torrance, Ventura, and West Covina. These cities argue \u2062that the zero-bail policy poses a threat to public \u200dsafety and undermines the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-assemblyman-speaks-out-against-race-based-criminal-sentencing\/\" title=\"CA Assemblyman opposes racially biased criminal sentencing.\">criminal \u200djustice \u200dsystem<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The zero-bail policy was introduced\u200d as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Its proponents argue that \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/12-cities-sue-los-angeles-court-system-to-stop-zero-bail-policy\/\" title=\"12 cities sue LA court to halt zero bail policy.\">cash bail unfairly punishes individuals<\/a> who \u2063are unable to pay and results in unnecessary pretrial detention. By\u200d eliminating cash bail for \u200bcertain non-violent crimes, the policy aims to combat overcrowding in jails and provide fairer treatment for\u200c defendants.<\/p>\n<p>However, the cities involved in the \u2062lawsuit have \u2063raised concerns about the potential consequences of the policy. They believe that defendants \u2062released without bail may pose \u200ba greater risk to public safety, as there is no \u200dfinancial\u2062 incentive \u200dfor \u2063them to appear in court or comply with any conditions set by the court. They argue that this could lead to an increase in crime rates and undermine the efforts of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement agencies<\/a> to maintain public \u2063order.<\/p>\n<p>The cities also\u2062 contend that\u2064 the zero-bail policy undermines the principles of accountability and fairness in \u2063the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-trump-please-pardon-jon-woods-a-victim-of-process-crimes-like-michael-flynn\/\" title=\"President Trump, Please Pardon Jon Woods, a Victim of Process Crimes Like Michael Flynn\">criminal justice system<\/a>. Cash bail serves as a tool \u200cto ensure\u2063 that defendants appear \u200cin court and discourages potential flight risks. It also takes\u200d into account\u200b the seriousness of the alleged offense and the defendant&#8217;s \u2064criminal history. By eliminating\u2062 cash bail entirely, these cities argue that the policy\u2063 disregards these important factors and ignores the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lawmakers-to-advance-tiktok-bill-us-house-speaker-says\/\" title=\"Lawmakers To Advance TikTok Bill, US House Speaker Says\">potential risks posed<\/a> by releasing certain defendants without any financial consequence.<\/p>\n<p>The lawsuit seeks to halt \u200cthe implementation of the zero-bail policy and restore\u200c the traditional cash bail system. These cities believe that by reinstating cash bail, the criminal justice system \u200dcan strike a balance between ensuring public safety \u2064and providing fair treatment \u2062for\u2062 defendants. They argue that alternative solutions, such as pretrial services\u2063 and electronic \u200cmonitoring, should be explored to address the concerns raised by \u2064the zero-bail policy without compromising public \u200csafety.<\/p>\n<p>As the lawsuit progresses,\u2063 the outcome will have significant implications not only\u2064 for Los Angeles County but also for \u2064the broader criminal justice system in the United \u2062States. The debate surrounding bail reform and the use of\u200b cash bail has been ongoing, with supporters and opponents presenting\u200d contrasting views on the effectiveness and fairness of the current system. This lawsuit further\u200d highlights the complexity of the issue and \u2063the \u200bneed for careful consideration of the potential consequences of any proposed changes to the bail system.<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen how the court will rule on this \u200bmatter. In the meantime, the debate \u2064on bail reform and the zero-bail policy \u200bwill continue, with\u2063 both sides putting \u2062forth their arguments and advocating for their respective \u200bpositions. The \u200coutcome of this lawsuit will undoubtedly shape the future of bail reform efforts not\u2063 only in Los Angeles County but\u200b throughout the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Twelve LA County cities sued in Superior Court to halt the new zero-bail policy. The court&#8217;s decision, made in July, eliminated cash bail for non-violent offenses. The policy took effect on Oct. 1. 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