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Bail Law Draws Criticism From New York Republican Lawmakers

November 8, 2019 By The Associated Press 0

ALBANY — State Republicans announced legislation and decried an overhaul to New York’s bail law on Thursday, deepening a political battle as widespread changes to the state’s criminal justice system go into effect at the …

DAs, Sheriffs Urge Caution In Bail Reform Legislation

March 30, 2019 Rory Pollaro 3

ALBANY – District attorneys, sheriffs and police are urging caution in any bail reform measure put forward by the state, warning there must be steps in guarantee that dangerous criminals are not automatically returned into …