Zero Bail Case Study - Zero Bail Policies Increased Crime in Every Category
Zero bail policy resulted in 163% more total crime & 200% more violent crime
Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig
District Attorney Jeff Reisig stated: “The results of this recent study on the actual impacts of zero bail policies clearly demonstrate that victimization dramatically increases, and public safety is significantly compromised, when bail is eliminated as a tool for use by the courts. A 163% increase in total crime and a 200% increase in violent crime by arrestees released on zero bail, when compared to those released by the courts on traditional bail, is the type of compelling data that should drive future discussion on any contemplated bail reform.”
Read it here: https://yoloda.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Emergency-Bail-Analysis.pdf