⚖️Executive Order to End Cashless Bail in Washington, D.C.
Measures To End Cashless Bail and Enforce the Law in the District of Columbia
Summary
Executive Order 14340 focuses on ending cashless bail policies in the District of Columbia amid a declared crime emergency. The order directs federal agencies to ensure dangerous criminal suspects are detained pretrial, enhancing public safety and holding local law enforcement accountable for updates to existing release policies. Key violent and property offenses are specified for pretrial detention.
Agencies
- Executive Office of the President
Business Impact
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The Executive Order mandates the end of cashless bail in Washington, D.C., impacting law enforcement and judicial procedures. Businesses may face operational disruptions due to increased crime rates and potential changes in community safety perceptions. Compliance with updated law enforcement policies will also be necessary for companies working with government contracts or involved in public safety sectors.