California AB2122 eliminates arrest warrants for infractions, aiming to end debtor's prisons.

California AB2122 amends state law to eliminate arrest warrants for infractions, which are low-level violations punishable only by a fine. The bill aims to end debtor's prisons by providing courts with alternative tools to respond to nonpayment of infraction tickets. It also addresses racial disparities in ticketing and arrests, noting that Black and Brown people are disproportionately affected. The bill specifies that warrants should not be issued for infractions and outlines procedures for handling nonpayment and failure to appear in court for such violations.

California AB2122 eliminates arrest warrants for infractions, aiming to end debtor's prisons.

California AB2122 amends state law to eliminate arrest warrants for infractions, which are low-level violations punishable only by a fine. The bill aims to end debtor's prisons by providing courts with alternative tools to respond to nonpayment of infraction tickets. It also addresses racial disparities in ticketing and arrests, noting that Black and Brown people are disproportionately affected. The bill specifies that warrants should not be issued for infractions and outlines procedures for handling nonpayment and failure to appear in court for such violations.