SACRAMENTO, CA — Senate Majority Leader Bob Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys) released the following statement today regarding the emergency decision approved by the Judicial Council to temporarily set the statewide bail schedule at $0 for most misdemeanors;
“In these extraordinary times, every branch of government must consider even more carefully how to protect public health and safety, while also safeguarding the rights of Californians. I strongly support Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye and the Council for their emergency action last week eliminating bail for most misdemeanors. Their efforts will reduce the risk of infection for front-line police officers and deputies working in overcrowded jails while continuing to keep in custody those who might pose a threat to public safety.”
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Majority Leader Bob Hertzberg represents nearly 1 million San Fernando Valley residents of Senate District 18, which includes part of Burbank and the following communities in Los Angeles: Arleta, Granada Hills, Hansen Dam, Lake View Terrace, Mission Hills, North Hills, North Hollywood, part of Northridge, Pacoima, Panorama City, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, part of Sun Valley, Sylmar, Toluca Lake, Valley Glen, Valley Village, Van Nuys, the City of San Fernando and Universal City. See a district map at http://sd18.senate.ca.gov/district. After serving in the Assembly from 1996-2002, including two years as Speaker, Hertzberg invested in solar, wind and electric-car projects; and worked for structural changes in government through the Think Long Committee of California. Learn more at www.senate.ca.gov/hertzberg.