Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor announced recently that she's going to form a 24-member task force that will take a close look at the system of bail in Ohio. The group will then … [Read more...] about Ohio is Studying Bail Reform…Yet Again
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Bail Reform and Rehab
If you want to read an interesting account of the relationship between bail reform and drug relapses, WOBM has a take you don't want to miss. Unintended consequences - the particular specialty of … [Read more...] about Bail Reform and Rehab
Governor Sununu Not Happy With Bail Reform Law
In New Hampshire, bail reform continues to go awry. The latest incident has Governor Chris Sununu calling specifically for a change to the new law. The reason? Teacher's Aid Adam Jones, accused of … [Read more...] about Governor Sununu Not Happy With Bail Reform Law
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 … [Read more...] about Bail Gets Real for 2 New Orleans Men Accused of Sex Trafficking
Senator Gillibrand Wants to Eliminate Cash Bail
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a New York Democrat, has come out recently to launch a "No Money Bail Act" that would eliminated cash bail at the national level. The introduction of the bill comes ahead … [Read more...] about Senator Gillibrand Wants to Eliminate Cash Bail
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 … [Read more...] about An Algorithm Put Him in Jail