Bail Reform Efforts Become a Two-Year Bill
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento – In 2020, the California voters defeated a measure that…
California Capitol Watch: Bail Reform, Plan B
By Eric Gelber Legislation enacted in 2018 (SB 10 (Hertzberg)) repealed existing laws regarding bail and required…
Justice LA Calls Newly-Introduced 0$ Bail Legislation at Capitol a ‘First Step’
By Esha Kher and Aziza Nussipov STATE CAPITOL – Joint legislation calling for a removal of the…
Commentary: Lots of Opposition to SB 50, Few Alternatives Offered
Veteran columnist George Skelton has an excellent analysis, pinning down key opponents of SB 50 – Senator…
Governor Brown Commits to Bail Reform, but Not in 2017
On Friday, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, Senator Bob Hertzberg and Assemblymember Rob…
Key Changes Allow Bail Reform Legislation to Pass Assembly Public Safety Committee
Sponsor pledges to make additional changes to address concerns about public safety, judicial discretion and cost as…
California Bail Reform Legislation Gains Momentum
Committees approve bills that help prevent people from being jailed simply because they can’t afford bail; bills…
