Should Arizona's Bail System Be Changed?

ASU Morrison Institute for Public Policy panel discussion

The Arizona Supreme Court is proposing the reduction or elimination of money bail for defendants who are awaiting trial, saying the practice unfairly punishes the poor.

A risk assessment for a court appearance would replace the money-bail practice.

Join us as a panel of experts discusses the pros and cons of the proposal, as well as its potential impact on revenues and the legal system.

Panelists:

• Scott Bales, Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice
• Bill Montgomery, Maricopa County Attorney
• Amy Kalman, Phoenix defense attorney and president of Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice
• Mark Napier, Pima County Sheriff

 Moderator:

• Rick DeBruhl, Chief Communications Officer, State Bar of Arizona