Zero cash bail takes effect in Los Angeles County amid ongoing concerns over crime

12 Cities Sue Los Angeles Court System to Stop Zero Bail Policy

Twelve Los Angeles County cities filed a lawsuit Sept. 28 in Los Angeles Superior Court asking a judge to stop the court system’s new zero-bail policy. The Superior Court’s decision, announced in July, to reinstate a COVID-era bail schedule removed cash bail for several non-violent crimes. The policy went into effect Oct. 1. A coalition of cities is asking the court to halt implementation of the bail schedule. Cities involved in the lawsuit—Whit…

Los Angeles Enacts ‘Zero Bail’ System

Los Angeles County this week enacted a "zero bail" system, allowing many criminals to go free immediately after arrest. Non-violent offenders will now be released back onto the streets without bail in the county after being arrested for a crime. The county's previous policy required defendants post bail, relative to the severity of the crime, before release. Progressives argued this kept poor people incarcerated while the wealthy could pay to st…

Los Angeles County zero bail policy for most crimes goes into effect

12 cities in Los Angeles County, including Arcadia, Artesia, Covina, Downey, Glendora, Industry, Lakewood, La Verne, Palmdale, Santa Fe Springs, Vernon and Whittier announced a lawsuit to block the policy from going into effect.

Controversial zero-bail policy takes effect in Los Angeles, allowing...

Los Angeles County enacted a new rule on Oct. 1 this week which immediately releases non-violent offenders back on the streets instead of holding them in jail until their arraignment.

Controversial Zero-Bail Policy Takes Effect In L.A.

It allows for some criminal suspects, who are accused of non-violent or non-serious crimes, to be cited and released when they would have originally been held on bond.

New Zero-Bail Policy Goes Into Effect In Los Angeles County – California Globe