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Ontario to require cash deposits upfront for bail, aiming to boost compliance and safety.
Ontario is introducing legislation requiring criminal defendants to pay a cash deposit upfront to secure bail, a shift from the current system where payments are only due if conditions are breached.
The change, part of a broader justice reform, aims to improve court compliance and public safety, particularly for serious or repeat offenses.
The government also plans to expand digital monitoring and strengthen bail prosecution teams.
While police leaders support the move amid rising youth gun crime, critics warn it could disproportionately affect low-income individuals and worsen jail overcrowding.
The bill is expected to be formally introduced soon.
Ontario exigirá depósitos en efectivo por adelantado para la fianza, con el objetivo de impulsar el cumplimiento y la seguridad.