Georgia governor expands cash bail in controversial reform bill

A controversial Republican-backed bill that would criminalize state bail funds and expand the list of charges that require cash or property bail has been signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp.

"This bill carries out important bail reforms that will ensure dangerous individuals cannot walk our streets and commit further crimes," said Kemp

The bill adds roughly 30 charges that would be ineligible for release without a property or cash bond.

These are some of the charges that have been made against several "Cop City" protesters, who have been demonstrating against the construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center

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ail is the money a defendant must pay to get out of jail while they await a trial, according to legal research database Justia.

Sen. Josh McLaurin said that it would, according to the language of the legislation.

McLaurin – who is opposed to the bill – argued that this would force judges to set bail even in cases in which defendants would have otherwise been released on their own recognizance

Georgia governor expands cash bail in controversial reform bill

"This bill carries out important bail reforms that will ensure dangerous individuals cannot walk our streets and commit further crimes," said Kemp

ail is the money a defendant must pay to get out of jail while they await a trial, according to legal research database Justia.

Sen. Josh McLaurin said that it would, according to the language of the legislation.

those who are charged with low-level or non-violent offenses. He added that it could worsen conditions in Georgia jails.

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