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Georgia House backs bill to require bail for 31 more crimes

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The Georgia House voted 95-81 Wednesday to pass Senate Bill 63. The measure would require cash or property bail for 31 additional crimes, including some misdemeanors. Supporters say bail is needed to guarantee people show back up for trial and to respect victims. Mostly Democratic opponents of the measure say that many more poor people will sit in jail.

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Georgia House backs bill to require bail for 31 more crimes

Georgia lawmakers are moving to require cash bail for many more crimes, including misdemeanor marijuana possession.

2 years ago·Tallahassee, United States

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Georgia House backs bill to require bail for 31 more crimes

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2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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Georgia bill to require bail for more crimes fails to pass

Georgia lawmakers won't require cash bail for many more crimes, including misdemeanor marijuana possession. The bill failed to pass as the 2023 session ended, even after the Georgia House voted

2 years ago·United States

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Georgia House backs bill to require bail for 31 more crimes

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia lawmakers are moving to require cash bail for many more crimes, including misdemeanor marijuana possession.The Georgia House voted 95-81

2 years ago

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