Citizens' Rights Act: Enhanced Crime Data Transparency and Bail Reform.
This act aims to increase transparency in crime data and modify bail rules. Local authorities will be required to report more frequently on crime and prosecution methods. This should help citizens better understand the security situation in their area and the impact of local policies on crime.
Key points
State and local governments must regularly publish detailed crime data, including non-prosecuted offenses and average sentences.
A requirement to report on crimes committed by individuals released on pretrial bail has been introduced.
States and local governments that do not impose money bail for serious offenses may lose federal grant funding.
The act seeks to ensure that a defendant's criminal history and dangerousness are considered when setting money bail.
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