Commentary: California's high court has the chance to fix 'unsafe and unfair' money bail system
This year, a landmark case challenging the constitutionality of money bail is expected to come before the California Supreme Court. This is the culmination of an effort to reform California's troubled money bail system, pitting justice reform advocates against the for-profit bail industry.
For a court that tries hard to achieve consensus, this case may present a challenge. Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye has publicly criticized the state's money bail system, and Associate Justice Joshua Groban, the newest member of the court, has not previously ruled on bail issues.
The court will review an
