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Harris County cashless bail policy for misdemeanors upheld
Original: Harris County’s cashless bail policy for misdemeanors upheld
A ruling has upheld Harris County's cashless bail policy for misdemeanors, meaning most people charged with minor offenses in the Texas county can continue to be released without paying bail. The policy, among the most sweeping bail reforms in the United States, has been contested by critics who argue it endangers public safety, while supporters say it ends jailing people simply because they cannot afford to pay.
Why now: A court decision on a high-profile bail reform policy has just been announced, drawing attention from both supporters and opponents of criminal justice reform.
Evidence
- Harris County’s cashless bail policy for misdemeanors upheld · The Texas Tribune
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