A record number of tethers have been given in the county, just as the 36th District Court in Detroit entered an agreement with ACLU to only use bond in very specific circumstances, otherwise – defendants are let out on their own recognizance with few restrictions.
Under a new settlement, judges can only impose cash bail if they explain why the defendant is a flight risk or danger to the community and determine how much they can afford to pay.
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