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Are Washington’s rules for bail unfair? WA Supreme Court hears arguments

States Newsroom · November 11, 2026

Washington’s state Supreme Court is considering major rule changes that could lead to lower, and less, bail set for criminal defendants. Public defenders support the changes. Public prosecutors don’t. The two sides made their cases to the court’s justices Tuesday. Defense attorneys argue the current bail system…

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Are Washington’s rules for bail unfair? WA Supreme Court hears arguments

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