California is poised to eliminate cash bail

The state assembly passed a bill on Monday that would eliminate money bail -- that means no more cash or bonds to get out of jail while awaiting trial. Low level offenders would be released.

The state assembly passed a bill on Monday that would eliminate money bail -- that means no more cash or bonds to get out of jail while awaiting trial. Low level offenders would be released. For serious crimes, judges would use a formula to decide who should be held or released pre-trial. We speak with the bill’s sponsor, California Senator Bob Hertzberg; and the bill’s opponent, the ACLU.

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Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole, Yael Even Or

Bail bond image by Lionel Martinez.