Why can people bail out of jail?

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Why can people bail out of jail?

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In states with cashless bail (NY, NJ, AK, IL), the court is more concerned about how much of a threat to society a person is when let out. If the person fits the criteria of being a low to no risk offender, the person is bailed.

TLDR: The metric used is risk to society if free

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