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Government,
Criminal

Jul. 18, 2019

Law phasing out cash bail could face two initiatives challenging it

California voters may see two ballot measures on bail during the 2020 general election if an initiative filed on Tuesday qualifies.

California voters may see two ballot measures on bail during the 2020 general election if an initiative filed on Tuesday qualifies.

The proposed initiative was submitted by the same law firm that filed a referendum to overturn SB 10, a 2018 law phasing out cash bail in the state. But the group behind that effort said Wednesday they are not involved in the latest initiative.

Each measure has the ...

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