California has become the first State in the U.S. to end the practice of cash bail. This is a major step in the right direction when considering equality in the criminal justice system. The use of a risk assessment tool will play a major role in the decision of whether or not to release the defendant. This will be a story to follow for the foreseeable future.
https://www.npr.org/2018/08/28/642795284/california-becomes-first-state-to-end-cash-bail