The zero-bail policy, which took effect Sunday, allows some nonviolent defendants charged with felonies or misdemeanors to be released after arrest.
Twelve Los Angeles County cities have filed a lawsuit Friday seeking to postpone the controversial new zero-bail policy that allows some nonviolent defendants charged with felonies or misdemeanors to be cited and released after being arrested.
Under the new schedule, almost all defendants accused of nonviolent felonies or misdemeanors in L.A. County will either be cited and released or freed on certain terms and conditions after judicial review within 24 hours of arrest, according to L.A. County Presiding Judge Samantha Jessner.
“It is our duty to this community to ensure the safety of those who live here, work here, and visit,” said Glendora Mayor Gary Boyer in the release. “The zero-bail schedule fails to support local leaders in their pledge to protect their residents, and that is unacceptable.” Misdemeanor offenses that will still require cash bail include domestic battery, stalking and violation of a protective order, according to the new schedule. People accused of manslaughter, rape, murder and most types of assault will still have to pay high cash bail amounts. Felony defendants including those accused of battery on a peace officer, sex with a minor and human trafficking will require a judicial review before being released.
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