Today, that number is down to approximately 16 days, a number that is still far too high because, according to a recent study here in El Paso, A person arrested on a low level offense who can afford to pay a money bond is typically released in less than 24 hours. It is wrong and unjust that the poor are incarcerated far longer than those who have the financial means to pay for their freedom. (07:44–07:53)
CLAIM
Asserts that individuals who can afford to pay a money bond are typically released in less than 24 hours.
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