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Zero bail during COVID-19
It’s tough to maintain social distance inside jails and prisons. California officials are turning to zero cash bail so some inmates are released early. However, there are reports of repeat offenses.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 25m ListenIt’s tough to maintain social distance inside jails and prisons. California officials are turning to zero cash bail so some inmates are released early. However, there are reports of repeat offenses. Meanwhile, State Senator Robert Hertzberg wants to rethink bail. He’s authored Senate Bill 10, which puts the decision to release an inmate into the hands of a judge and a computer algorithm — instead of requiring the inmate to pay to get out. Angelenos will vote on SB-10 in November.
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3 storiesCalifornia officials turn to zero cash bail to reduce jail populations and COVID-19 contagion
It’s tough to maintain social distance inside jails and prisons. California officials are turning to zero cash bail so some inmates are released early. However, there are reports of repeat offenses.
Read the story8 minNewly released inmates face challenges around housing, support, employment
California officials are releasing some inmates in an attempt to reduce COVID-19 contagion behind bars. These former inmates are finding the outside world to be a strange new place. Some of them don’t know if they’re infected with coronavirus.
Read the story10 minOC pushes for more federal COVID-19 aid, as Santa Ana and Anaheim see the most cases in the region
Orange County had 229 confirmed COVID-19 cases on May 14 — its biggest daily jump so far. “Four of the top six days for coronavirus cases in Orange County have happened in the past five days,” says Gustavo Arellano, features writer for…
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