Public Safety Matters in Bail Decisions, Voters Say

Crime has emerged as a major political issue, and voters overwhelmingly disagree with controversial “bail reform” measures that return criminals to the streets.

 

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 91% of Likely U.S. Voters believe that, when determining how much bail to require for suspects arrested and awaiting trial, it is important for judges to consider whether the suspect would represent a danger to the community if released. That includes 76% who say it’s Very Important for judges to consider whether a suspect is a danger to the community. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

 

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Article URL : https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/biden_administration/public_safety_matters_in_bail_decisions_voters_say