Proposition 3 – Mandatory bail denial
Proposition 3 is about mandatory bail denial.
Per KUT News:
Senate Joint Resolution 5 would require judges and magistrates to deny bail to people accused of certain violent or sexual felonies, which is allowed but not mandated in the current state constitution. That includes murder, aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury, aggravated sexual assault and human trafficking.
Mandatory sentencing laws (or constitutional amendments!) are a nightmare. Judges should always be free to exercise their discretion in determining bail. That’s what judges are for.
Recommendation: No