
Judges To Consider Defendant’s Ability to Pay When Setting Bail
A California Supreme Court Ruling Requires Judges to Weigh Whether Defendant Can Post Bail A California Supreme Court decision issued on March 25, 2021, requires judges to consider the defendant’s ability to pay when setting bail. A trial court must determine whether a defendant has the financial resources and whether less restrictive alternatives are available. Less restrictive alternatives that can be considered include “electronic monitoring,...
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