Blocking federal grants for states eliminating cash bail for violent offenders.
This bill aims to block access to federal justice funds (Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program) for states and local governments that have completely eliminated cash bail for all offenders or do not use pretrial detention for all violent offenders, including violent juvenile offenders. This means that local governments easing pretrial detention policies will lose a crucial source of funding for police and public safety programs. The consequence is a potential change in local pretrial detention laws, directly impacting public safety and the handling of those accused of violent crimes.
Key points
Loss of Federal Funding: States and local governments that eliminate cash bail for all offenders or fail to use pretrial detention for all violent offenders will lose Byrne Grant funding.
Impact on Public Safety: The goal is to mandate the use of pretrial detention for all violent offenders, including juveniles, aiming to increase safety on the streets.
Change in Local Laws: To maintain funding, local governments must maintain or reinstate policies requiring cash bail or pretrial detention for violent offenders.
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