In 1984,Congress passed the Bail Reform Act.This legislation authorized the use of

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The Bail Reform Act of 1984 authorized the use of preventive detention, which allowed the detention of defendants without bail if they were considered a flight risk or a danger to the community. This was intended to reduce the likelihood of defendants committing crimes while awaiting trial. While the act also allowed for the use of citations and release on recognizance, it did not include the option of 10% cash bail.

In 1984,Congress Passed the Bail Reform Act