The zero-bail policy is a policy that eliminates bail for certain suspects in the criminal justice system. It is a controversial policy that has been implemented in Los Angeles County and allows some nonviolent defendants charged with felonies or misdemeanors to be cited and released after being arrested. Under the policy, the Los Angeles Police Department and L.A. County Sheriffs Department cannot require cash bail for some arrested people before their arraignment. The policy only impacts individuals arrested for misdemeanors and non-violent felonies, and those arrested for sexual offenses, domestic violence, and offenses involving weapons are exempt from the zero-bail policy. The policy has been implemented to address the issue of holding someone in jail because they cant pay bail, which is seen as a violation of their constitutional rights. However, the policy has been met with objections from many law enforcement and civic leaders who say the policy will undermine efforts to fight crime.