**** it, everybody gets to drive now...
Jackson County prosecutor moves to keep some people out of jail as COVID-19 spreads
In an effort to keep some people out of jail during the coronavirus pandemic, the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday said it would broaden its guidelines for a diversion program and
stop prosecuting drivers without valid licenses.
Prosecutors will also “engage in proactive efforts” to review bonds for people being held at the county jail in downtown Kansas City, which has long been over is recommended operational capacity. The office said it would minimize new bond conditions for defendants who are not considered dangerous or a flight risk as well.
In a statement, Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said the changes would keep some defendants out of jail while assuring “dangerous persons” would not be released.