The Bail Project closes its Atlanta branch due to Georgia's new law expanding cash bail and restricting bond assistance.
The Bail Project, a national nonprofit, has closed its Atlanta branch due to a new Georgia law that expands cash bail and restricts organizations that help post inmates' bonds. Senate Bill 63, going into effect next month, requires cash bail for 30 additional crimes, including misdemeanors. The new law may result in low-income individuals remaining incarcerated while awaiting trial, as those who can afford bail are released.
June 10, 2024
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