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Georgia governor signs controversial Republican-backed bill requiring cash bail for more offenses

Governor Kemp emphasized the importance of bail reforms to prevent dangerous individuals from committing crimes.
The bill outlines around 30 charges ineligible for release without a property or cash bond.
The legislation restricts any entity to submit more than three cash bonds annually, impacting church congregations and prompting a legal challenge by the ACLU of Georgia.

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Georgia governor signs controversial bail fund restrictions, expands cash bail

Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill that would criminalize state bail funds and expand the list of charges that require cash or property bail.

16 days ago·United States

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Georgia governor signs controversial Republican-backed bill requiring cash bail for more offenses

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (D) signed a controversial bill requiring cash bail for more offenses that require cash bail Wednesday, according to a press release from his office. Senate Bill 63 (SB 3) adds offenses including racketeering, sex trafficking and animal cruelty to the list of those that require cash bail in the Peach State.…

15 days ago·Washington, United States

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Kemp signs bill requiring cash bail for more offenses

Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday signed legislation that adds dozens of new offenses, such as a second trespassing offense or failure to appear in court f

16 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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Kemp signs bill requiring cash bail for 30 more crimes

Judges will be required to impose cash bail over other alternatives for 30 additional offenses.

16 days ago·Washington, United States

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Gov. Kemp Signs Law Requiring Cash Bail for 30 Additional Crimes in Georgia

Dozens of additional offenses will soon require cash bail in Georgia. Governor Brian Kemp signed legislation Wednesday which requires cash bail for 30 additional crimes.

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