In 2020, California voters rejected Proposition 25, which would have replaced cash bail with a risk-assessment system. Cash bail remains the law of the land.
What it would have changed
Prop 25 would have eliminated commercial bail bonds and replaced bail with algorithmic risk assessments scoring each defendant.
What's actually in effect
Cash bail, surety bonds, and the bail schedule system continue to apply. Some counties (e.g. Los Angeles) have moved to zero-bail for certain misdemeanors — but the broader system is unchanged.
Bail bonds across Southern California
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Jails mentioned in this guide
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Updated October 23, 2026 · Information only — not legal advice. For specific situations call (909) 406-6909.