Press Release • Letter Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure
1. Why do we need to reform Maryland's bail system?
2. Should Maryland release a defendant if a judge determines the defendant is a flight risk and/or a risk to public safety?
3. Why is Maryland releasing defendants charged with violent crimes?
4. Why would Maryland ever release people charged with a crime instead of jailing them until trial?
5. Is there a financial burden to the state in detaining low risk people?
6. Have other states and localities eliminated or reduced their use of money bail?