In addition, he said the three branches of the state government worked together to “bring about a fair and just solution for all Californians.”
Furthermore, Hertzberg stressed that “California will continue to lead the way toward a safer and more equitable” criminal justice system.
Assemblymember Rob Bonta, co-author of SB 10, said “Today, California takes a transformational step forward to correct a fundamental injustice. Abolishing money bail and replacing it with a risk-based system will enhance justice and safety.”
“For too long, our system has allowed the wealthy to purchase their freedom regardless of their risk, while the poor who pose no danger languish in jail. No more. Freedom and liberty should never be pay to play,” he added.
A number of criminal justice reform advocates, elected officials, labor groups and probation officers support SB 10.
The California State Senate and Assembly passed SB 10 on a 26-12 vote and 42-31 vote, respectively, last week.
