Wrestling with Bail Reform

Many jurisdictions are struggling with the contentious issue of Bail Reform. Reformers have argued that bail is discriminatory and unfairly impacts poor people of color. These arguments have not held up in Federal Courts but this has not stop jurisdictions from around the Country from embracing various versions of Bail Reform.I will be joined by two guest to discuss this issue. Todd Rogers the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging Los Angeles County’s current version of bail reform and Ken W. Good of the Professional Bondsmen of Texas. Mr. Good is as attorney and a recognized expert in the Bail/Bond industry. We will discuss various efforts at reform and their results.