ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Lawmakers, law enforcement, and local community leaders gathered to advocate for the passage of the Protect Act.
The proposed federal legislation would provide judges with a standardized form to assess whether individuals charged with felonies or Class A misdemeanors pose a danger to the community or themselves, determining if they should be held until trial.
Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter said the Protect Act is common-sense legislation that would address flaws in existing laws…