are what? . there are two legitimate purposes. one to make sure they come back to court and doesn t flee. and to protect the public. after we changed it in new jersey, you can go in front of a judge as a prosecutor and say this person, darryl brooks, is too dangerous. based on his criminal record, based on the fact that he has warrants out for him now, based on the fact that he tried to run someone over nine days ago. and he needs to be locked up. no cash bail. doesn t matter if he s wealthy. he needs to be locked up. no cash bail, period. most, at least many, bail reform advocates, what they argue for is if you have if you re charged with violent offenses is no bail. you don t get released no matter what. that s how bail reform works. it is arguing for nonviolent, usually low-level drug offenses.