Ending Cashless Bail in Our Nation’s Capital Act

This bill aims to prohibit cashless bail policies and practices within the District of Columbia. It specifically requires D.C. to implement policies that allow for cash bail at the highest necessary level to ensure public safety for defendants who pose a clear threat to public safety and order. Such defendants include those charged with offenses like failure to appear, obstruction of justice, fleeing from law enforcement, rioting, sexual abuse, destruction of property, stalking, or aggravated assault, particularly if charged on multiple occasions. Furthermore, the legislation mandates an automatic presumption of pretrial detention for all defendants accused of violent offenses, including murder, rape, carjacking, sexual abuse of a minor, robbery, or burglary.