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Judge Declines to Block Los Angeles County’s Zero-Bail System
The coalition of cities argued that the policy allowed many arrestees to be quickly released from custody and presented a danger to public safety.
Los Angeles Superior Court Says Zero Bail a Success Despite Lawsuit from 29 Cities
‘Three weeks is not even close to long enough to determine if a county-wide plan is actually working,’ said one Los Angeles County deputy district attorney.
12 Cities Sue Los Angeles Court System to Stop Zero Bail Policy
About 20 percent of defendants released on zero bail are rearrested, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna.
