Utah sought to make its bail system more fair to the poor. And months later, some lawmakers are calling it a disaster.

Repeal proponents say public safety is threatened by the new law.

(Francisco Kjolseth | Tribune file photo) Salt Lake County Jail on Friday, March 20, 2020. A repeal effort is underway in the Utah Legislature to wipe out reforms passed just last year aimed at ending a bail system based on ability to pay rather than risk to public safety.

Utah sought to make its bail system more fair to the poor. And months later, some lawmakers are calling it a disaster.

Repeal proponents say public safety is threatened by the new law.

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