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Officials debate California bail reform after Placer County shooting

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Prosecutors and law enforcement officials are calling for changes to California's bail system following a fatal shooting in Placer County, arguing that recent bail reforms can make it harder to keep repeat offenders in custody. The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office and District Attorney's Office say the state's current bail system can lead to dangerous and deadly situations. Bail reform advocates, however, say the system is intended to address problems with the state's previous approach and that law enforcement should not politicize it. Jeff Reisig, a former Yolo County district attorney, said he believes Sunday's shooting could have been prevented. "This guy was a time bomb.

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1 dead — by Placer County Sheriff In all three cases, bail was set and he bonded out. "This is the most recent episode of somebody who's been killed as a result of being released," Reisig said.