Pre-Arraignment Bail Under Pressure: What the Penal Code Committee’s 2026 Review Means for California Bail Agents
California’s Penal Code revision committee reviewed pre-arraignment bail in October 2026. What county protocols and a $66M settlement mean for bail agents.
By Bail Bonds Magazine Staff
Nov 1, 2026 · 5 min read
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