California Supreme Court says state cannot hold people in jail if they can’t afford to make bail

Updated: August 19, 2025 - 4:30am
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The California Supreme Court this week delivered a partial but significant blow to the state’s criminal bail system, ruling that authorities cannot hold prisoners behind bars simply because they’re incapable of meeting a bail payment.
Story by: Daniel Payne
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