Legislation Expands List of Offenses Eligible for Cash Bail in Georgia
Credit: Axios Atlanta
Bill would add more crimes that require cash bail
Legislation that would expand the list of crimes that require cash bail is moving through the General Assembly.
Why it matters: The move would overhaul years of criminal justice reforms and add 30 additional crimes — including criminal trespassing, failure to appear, racketeering, domestic terrorism and rioting — to the list of those that require judges to impose cash bail over other alternatives.
Opponents say it would hurt people who need assistance from churches and nonprofits to be released from jail for smaller crimes like reckless driving.
The latest: Senate Bill 63 passed the Senate last week and now goes to the House for consideration.
For a deeper look into the proposed legislation and its potential effects, read the full article here.
“In a significant legislative move, Georgia's General Assembly is considering a bill that could dramatically alter the state's approach to cash bail, proposing to expand the list of offenses requiring cash bail. This development marks a pivotal shift from recent trends toward criminal justice reform, potentially affecting numerous individuals and charitable organizations involved in the bail process. As we delve into the implications of such changes, it's crucial to consider the broader impacts on community support structures and the ongoing debate surrounding bail practices. This move underscores the complex intersection of legal policy, public safety, and civil liberties.”
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