WASHINGTON — Cashless bail is on the chopping block, according to a new executive order from President Donald Trump Monday morning. The move will likely lead to overcrowding in jails, and as D.C.'s jail faces significant challenges , eyes are turning to whether it can handle taking in more people.

Bail reform, also known as cashless bail, is the system that keeps the court from setting a monetary bail that, if not paid, would keep a suspect in jail ahead of a trial, with a few exceptions. D.C.'s bail reform law, originally passed in 1992, opposes pre-trial detention in most cases, except for in cases involving violent crimes like murder or if the court believes the person poses a danger or may flee.

Trump said he believes pretrial release without cash bail leads to higher crime, writ

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