Jail or bail for Texans accused of misdemeanors and state jail felonies?
The debate over bail reform is intensifying in Texas. On Tuesday, controversial bail changes passed by the Texas Senate were ...
N.Y. bail reform needs more reforming
Andrew Cuomo performed a miracle at a Harlem church on a recent Sunday when he proclaimed from the pulpit that New York’s ...
New Hampshire Senate passes bill overhauling bail system
A fast-tracked bill to overhaul New Hampshire's bail system is now on its way to the governor's desk. The state Senate voted ...
Bail reform soon to get Ayotte's signature
Moving with warp speed by State House standards, the state Senate unanimously passed and sent to the desk of Gov. Kelly Ayotte legislation to make it much easier to deny bail to those arrested for ...
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‘Guilty until proven innocent:' Marathon Texas House hearing showcases political divide on cash bail
An emotional, 10-hour-long Texas House committee meeting Tuesday highlighted the stark divide between lawmakers and the ...
Tennessee Senate advances constitutional amendment to allow judges to deny bail
If the constitutional amendment passes the House this spring or next year, voters will have a chance to vote on the measure ...
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NH House okays tightened bail standards, with support of Ayotte and law enforcement
The New Hampshire House of Representatives voted Thursday on a high profile bill dealing with the state's bail system: a bail ...
Ayotte takes aim at N.H. bail law
The governor argues too many dangerous repeat-offenders get out on bail. Advocates for the current law say Ayotte’s ...