Jeff Clayton talks with WJJF about Bail Reform in Connecticut

The American Bail Coalition’s Policy Director, Jeff Clayton, discusses Governor Malloy’s proposed bail legislation to require all criminal defendants to post deposit bail on Connecticut’s CBS-affiliate 94.9 FM.  Malloy’s plan would require a criminal defendant to post 10% of the bail amount set by the court in cash as an alternative to a defendant having the choice to post their bail using a licensed bail agent.  Clayton describes the negative impact this change would have on criminal defendants and how the move would reduce accountability in the bail system.