District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025

This bill would change how pretrial release works in Washington, D.C. If someone is charged with a violent crime or a dangerous crime, they would have to stay in jail while waiting for trial instead of having a chance to be released. For less serious crimes related to public safety or order, like stalking, rioting, or fleeing from police, a person could only be released before trial by paying a cash bail or putting up property. The bill would also require people already convicted of violent or dangerous crimes to stay in jail while waiting for sentencing or an appeal, instead of being allowed out if a judge decides they are not a flight risk or danger.

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