Cash bail is unfair. It locks up poor people because they can’t pay. Let’s fix that.
Step 1: Ban Cash Bail
Pass laws to stop cash bail.
Courts can rule it unconstitutional.
Officials can order an end to it.
Step 2: Use Risk Assessments
Look at flight risk, not money.
Make sure tools are fair and updated.
Step 3: Offer Pretrial Services
Remind people of court dates.
Help with transport if needed.
Check-in with higher-risk people.
Step 4: Set Rules for Detention
Only detain people who are dangerous or likely to run.
Set limits on how long someone can be held.
Make sure there’s a hearing to prove it.
Step 5: Train the System
Judges, cops, and lawyers need to learn the new way.
No more relying on bail.
Step 6: Keep Track and Improve
Track data on who gets out and who fails to show.
Set up oversight to keep things fair.
Let the public have a say.
Conclusion
No cash bail means treating people based on their risk, not their wallet. It’s about fairness, not freedom for everyone.