Measures To End Cashless Bail and Enforce the Law in the District of Columbia
Federal Officials Ordered to End Cashless Bail in D.C.
What it does
Federal agencies must hold dangerous arrestees when law allows, pursue federal charges, and press D.C. to end cashless bail.
Real-world impact
- More arrestees in Washington, D.C., may be held before trial.
- Federal funding or services could be used to pressure D.C. policy changes.
- Local police policies will be reviewed and the Mayor asked to change rules.
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Summary
This order directs federal officials to work to end the District of Columbia's cashless bail practices and to keep dangerous suspects in custody before trial.
The Attorney General must review Metropolitan Police Department policies and ask the Mayor to change rules that lead to pretrial release of dangerous defendants. Agency leaders, together with the budget office, will identify actions — including federal funding or services decisions — to press D.C. to change its cashless bail approach to protect public safety.
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