Proposed bail rule change sparks debate over safety and accountability

Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney Mary Robnett called proposed changes to Washington’s bail rules “ridiculous” as public defenders push to make it easier for defendants to avoid full bail. Nancy Churchill examines the risks of undermining oversight and urges public input. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-defend-bail-now-or-face-more-chaos-on-our-streets/ #WashingtonState #BailReform #PublicSafety #Crime #Opinion #NancyChurchill #Justice #Law #Community #ClarkCounty