Government,
Criminal
Sep. 13, 2021
DAs may push own law after zero bail bill is withdrawn
“I think most DAs recognize bail is a regressive measure. But this bill was fatally flawed in our view. As we’ve noted, it had exemptions and loopholes you could fly a 747 through, and no mechanism to verify anybody’s finances,” said California District Attorneys Association Legislative Director Larry D. Morse II.
The California District Attorneys Association may introduce its own bail revamp bill next year, according to the organization’s legislative director. The news came after Sen. Robert Hertzberg, D-Van Nuys, withdrew his latest zero bail bill as the Legislature finished its session Friday.
State lawmakers also did not extend an eviction ban before the legislative year ended, though this likely won’t have much short-term effect on legal cases o...
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$795 for an entire year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In