KPIX KPIX 5 News Early Edition April 18, 2017
Current system punishes the poor, who often cant afford bail. This call this system a debtors prison. We shouldnt have a system where your detention is based on your income. And the allegations being made that thats the system we have. Opponents of the bill say it is similar to the controversial new jersey plan where there have been reports of offenders committing crimes while out on free bail. The bill doesnt completely eliminate the bail system. Under the proposed law judges would make the final decision in each waste. If it moves forward a vote is expected in june. Jessica flores, kpix 5. O...