151). The passing of the Bail reform Act of 1966 assumed that all individuals, regardless of their economic status, must not be detained without reason while waiting to answer their accused charges. The more recent passing of the Bail Reform Act of 1984 primarily affected the discretion of judges, providing them with more initiative in releasing and setting bail for defendants. Also under this act, judges are obligated to hold one or more meetings evaluating the threat posed by the accused person, providing a more thorough analysis of the
151). The passing of the Bail reform Act of 1966 assumed that all individuals, regardless of their economic status, must not be detained without reason while waiting to answer their accused charges. The more recent passing of the Bail Reform Act of 1984 primarily affected the discretion of judges, providing them with more initiative in releasing and setting bail for defendants. Also under this act, judges are obligated to hold one or more meetings evaluating the threat posed by the accused person, providing a more thorough analysis of the