Public safetyFinding
New York should let judges consider a defendant's risk to public safety when setting bail.
Since 2020, New York has barred cash bail for most misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies, and judges cannot weigh a defendant's danger to the public when setting bail. This would let judges consider that danger in deciding release or detention.
Kathy Hochul
This is not a subjective 'dangerousness' standard — decisions must be based on specific, factual circumstances.
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