How California’s Pretrial Release System Affects Defendants Awaiting Trial
In California, many defendants can be released pretrial through own-recognizance (O.R.) release, supervised release, or bail—based on public-safety and flight-risk factors. San Diego County applies local bail schedules and detention hearings, and judges can impose conditions like check-ins or GPS monitoring. This article explains how the system works and what it means for defendants awaiting […]
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