Nevada County is among eight counties getting ready to do a pilot program based closely on the bail reform law that was suspended last year, ahead of a statewide vote in November. District Attorney Cliff Newell says the program, like the law, eliminates cash bail for defendants and, instead, establishes a risk assessment system…

Newell says Nevada County has had a less-formalized system that’s been used only for certain defendants…

Newell says the California District Attorneys Association has not actually taken a formal stance on the November ballot measure that seeks an up or down vote on the law, also known as SB10. He says there are a number of differing opinions among prosecutors. Newell says the pilot program is scheduled to be implemented in March or April, with the goal of releasing results on its effectiveness before the November elections.