Politics & Government
LA County DA Gascon To Eliminate Cash Bail, Will Re-Sentence Death Penalty Inmates
Newly sworn-in George Gascon announced that county prosecutors will no longer seek cash bail for any misdemeanor or non-violent offenses.
By CBSLA Staff
December 8, 2020 at 5:00 am
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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — The county’s lead prosecutor announced sweeping changes Monday for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office, including the elimination of cash bail for misdemeanor and some felony offenses.
Newly sworn-in George Gascon announced Monday that county prosecutors will no longer seek cash bail for any misdemeanor or non-violent, non-serious felony offenses.
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Attorneys who have clients behind bars awaiting trial on any of the affected offenses can immediately schedule a hearing to revisit bail and his office won’t contest their release.
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