Bond Reform in Criminal Justice
Posted on: May 13, 2017 | Posted by: Jarrett P. Ambeau | Comments: No Comments
The bond system, in its current state, is broken. Not only because people, on rare occasions, take ‘deals’ just to be released; but also because of what this article addresses. It is the Constitutionally infirm treatment of the indigent and working poor, for a purpose that can be achieved through other means.
We must address this issue for all interested parties; District Attorneys, Jails, Court, Defendants, etc… We must seek to fix the bond system and bring justice to the justice system.
Jarrett Ambeau
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What is “bond reform” in the criminal justice system?
Bond reform refers to changes in how courts set bail or bonds before trial, shifting away from cash-heavy systems to more fair approaches like risk-based assessments or non-monetary conditions, so that people are not jailed simply because they can’t afford bail.
Why is bond reform needed in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, the bail system has faced criticism because judges may set high cash bonds without fully considering a person’s ability to pay, which can result in pretrial detention for low-income individuals.
About the Author
Jarrett P. Ambeau
Jarrett P. Ambeau Criminal Defense Attorney in Baton Rouge | Expert in Forensic DNA Interpretation Jarrett Ambeau is a highly respected criminal defense attorney based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and the founder of The Ambeau Law Firm. With over 14 years of experience and more than 50 felony jury trials to verdict, Jarrett has...