Bail

The concept of bail is in the news because it is in the constitution and considered unfair toward poor people. President Biden confirmed his belief that bail is unfair because the rich can get out of jail since they have money but a poor person remains in jail until the trial. The bail is returned when the person shows up for trial. I have a solution to this problem that will satisfy both sides. Set the bail at the appropriate amount but it is not to be paid up front but only if the person fails to appear at the appointed time. Jim is arrested for robbery and is released on his promise that he will show up for trial. The understanding is that if he fails to show he will have to pay the bail. If he fails to show an arrest warrant is issued and when he is caught he will have to pay the bond. This eliminates the revolving door policy of having a criminal arrested and let go only to be arrested again and let go and so on. A small percent of criminals commit most of the crimes and keeping these repeat offenders in prison will significantly reduce crime