On April 13th, the Judicial Council of California's emergency bail schedule went into effect, essentially reducing bail amounts for most crimes to zero. This decision was made in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Watch this video to hear Sheriff Bill Gore talk about how our department will comply with the order and what it means for San Diego County.
For updates on the Sheriff's Department's response to coronavirus, visit sdsheriff.net and explore our COVID-19 section. For the latest on coronavirus in San Diego County, visit: coronavirus-sd.com.
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