Utah eyes changing rules on granting bail before trial

Ogden • A proposal to limit the use of cash bail for people arrested in Utah is advancing in the Legislature, with supporters saying changes are needed to prevent people who are presumed innocent from getting stuck behind bars because they don’t have money for bail.The plan to create a presumption of release for low-risk suspects has passed the House and is now being considered by the Senate, the Standard-Examiner reported Thursday.The bill has support from prosecutors, sheriffs, defe