Hochul Signs Change to New York State Bail Laws
Judges across New York State now have more control in setting bail for defendants awaiting trial.
Previously judges were required to choose the least restrictive bail to ensure a defendant would return to court.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the change into law Wednesday morning, along with the new state budget.
“Judges will now have the discretion to consider whether there’s harm to an individual or property. They have other factors that they can weigh,” the governor said.
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Joe
Still does NOT PROTECT THE CITIZENS. ONLY PROTECTS THE CRIMINALS
Wayne
Criminals are citizens. Welcome to America. Founded on a stolen country on the backs of stolen people.
Jeff
Sanity at last, let’s hope the judges take advantage of it
Joe
Repeal the ENTIRE bail reform. Criminals should have less rights Not more.
Dave
Not too smart are ya, they’re innocent until proven guilty that’s why they’re in court for a fair trial you constitution hater
Anonymous
What happened to innocent till proven guilty
Alexandra Leighton
What happened to “there is no evidence….”
Steven Zore
At bail stage they are just accused not criminals.
Louis g
Need old west justice back👌
Lou.g
Death penalty for murder and heavy crimes instant no jail
Anonymous
Why court protec.black men when they slach any.people in the train. Now the marine killed the homeless everyone protest
CJP
How can a repeat offender not be guilty. They committe crimes over and over and they are let go. The victims are suffering while these criminals are free.
Stevo
Judges who let criminals go should be terminated. If you get my drift.
Tom Foster
She wants us to believe that this will solve the very real problem of crime. It won’t, she stopped short of real reform. Crime will continue.
Latino Trump Guy
If They Get an Obama Judge
Then the Criminals will go free
All Takes is a Phone call to Michelle Obama in Marta’s Vineyards.
Wasn’t Obama who once said Guys like that could been my sons
Anonymous
Put criminals in jail not on streets
Irma marrero
Well let’s hope the judges do their part now.
James Smith
ASK DAVE WHY ARE JANUARY 6 DEFENDANTS ARE STILL IN JAIL AWAITING TRIAL HELD W/O BAIL.