By Rosalind Russell – The province is proposing changes to strengthen the bail system – and protect communities by keeping violent, repeat offenders off the streets.
That’s according to the premier’s office which says the proposed reforms would improve the collection process for forfeited bail, introduce permanent violent crime bail teams, support a review of the bail system… and move towards the establishment of user fees for people convicted or accused of a crime who use provincially administered ankle monitors.
Premier Doug Ford says the current system is letting violent, repeat offenders back into the community just days after they’ve been arrested or accused of serious crimes… and along with the proposals – he’s calling on the newly elected federal government to strengthen the bail system as well.
Photo: Sudbury Court House by Rosalind Russell
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