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A more significant concern raised by advocates like Shima is that most risk assessments do not differentiate sufficiently between misdemeanors and felonies. For example, a person with a minor DUI could be treated the same as someone with a violent rape charge, raising questions about the fairness and appropriateness of blanket assessments.
Toward a More Equitable System
One of the most promising proposals is to set clear target release percentages, aiming to release a significant majority—say 90%—of individuals who pose no risk to public safety. Only those deemed truly unable to be safely released would remain detained.