Tag: bail algorithm
Bail Gets Real for 2 New Orleans Men Accused of Sex Trafficking
Bail as a deterrent? It’s not unheard of, and from a policy perspective, it sends a strong message to would-be perpetrators. For certain classes of crime, there is (in the minds of some) no punishment that’s too severe. And, thus, no deterrent either. In New Orleans, we see one instance of bail being used to […]
An Algorithm Put Him in Jail
The argument for and against bail reform is one that consistently sees either side throw out stories as examples of how reform efforts are either far off base, or working just fine. The truth, of course, is that there are notable successes and failures, and there’s still a long way to go to determine what […]
Minnesota Sees Bail Reform Rhetoric Heating Up
A public defender in Minnesota laments the conditions at a local prison. He sees women in jail for no other reason than an inability to pay for their bail. For Dan Lew, the Northeastern Minnesota Chief Public Defender, the pretrial incarceration population at the St. Louis County jail shows common elements. Notes Lew: The poor […]
Surety Bail vs. Pretrial Services Programs
The debate rages regarding bail reform, with proponents of money bail noting that it has a long, rich history in the U.S. legal system and opponents saying it’s time for change. It’s hard to say who’s “right” and who’s “wrong” – because both sides certainly have valid points. To that end, we’ll provide some information […]