The cities, including Whittier, Torrance and West Covina, say they plan to file a new challenge with "additional evidence of the harmful impacts" of zero bail.
The cities, including Whittier, Torrance and West Covina, say they plan to file a new challenge with "additional evidence of the harmful impacts" of zero bail.
Advocates for women’s and children’s rights say providing free or low-cost access to transcripts in hearings is key to equal justice. Unlike many states, California has in recent years repeatedly failed to guarantee adequate documentations of court proceedings, putting victims of domestic violence at a distinct legal disadvantage.
Despite failing for years to make transcripts standard practice, the Legislature may be headed for a breakthrough.
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