Last month, Los Angeles County ended its money bail system for many crimes.  Now, most people who are arrested in the county for what’s  classified as non-violent, non-serious misdemeanors and felonies — which includes most thefts and vehicle violations — can be released quickly and without paying a single cent of bail.
Reporter: Saul Gonzalez, The California Report

Last month, Los Angeles County ended its money bail system for many crimes.  Now, most people who are arrested in the county for what’s  classified as non-violent, non-serious misdemeanors and felonies — which includes most thefts and vehicle violations — can be released quickly and without paying a single cent of bail. Reporter: Saul Gonzalez, The California Report

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