' controversial zero-bail policy went into effect on Sunday after a judge ruled that the old cash system discriminated against minorities and the poor.A person's bail amount was previously based on the severity of the allegations against them - but critics argued this benefited those who could pay.Now those accused of non-violent or non-serious crimes will be released. Defendants accused of more serious crimes will appear before a magistrate who will determine alternative 'appropriate non-financial pre-arraignment release terms.'
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