R9L - Discuss Bail Bond Reform Proposal
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Discuss, And Take Any Appropriate Action, Regarding The Miami-dade County Eleventh Judicial Circuitβs Proposed Bail Bond Reform Initiative That, If Implemented, Would Allow Some Defendants To Be Quickly Released From Custody After Arrest Before Seeing A Judge Or Posting Bond, Such As: Defendants Arrested For Certain Assault, Battery, And Most Municipal Crimes (quality Of Life Crimes). Defendants Would Be Noticed To Appear At A Later Date For Arraignment. Victims Have Rights And The Courtsβ Proposal To Release Many Of Those Arrested Without Appearing Before A Judge, And Without Any Bail Requirement, Would Be A Significant Policy Change; And Further, Referring This Item To The September 21, 2022 Public Safety And Neighborhood Quality Of Life Committee For Further Review And Discussion.
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