In Illinois, as in many other states, bail reform was intended to allow minor offenders to get out of jail while awaiting trial, and to stop what was seen as unfairly punishing the poor. In reality, … [Read more...] about In Illinois, Officials Trying to “Opt Out” of Bail Reform
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North Dakota to Spend $750K on Pretrial Services Project
The reasons for the need for criminal justice reform in the U.S. are many and varied. Most, however, are related to issues of poverty, substance abuse, and mental health. And while much too little is … [Read more...] about North Dakota to Spend $750K on Pretrial Services Project
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 Bondsmen Continue to Fight Back
California continues to be ground zero for the fight over money bail in the U.S. The state's new law abolishing cash bail will be challenged by the bail industry and the voters, over 500,000 of whom … [Read more...] about Bail Bondsmen Continue to Fight Back
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
Iowa Test of Pretrial Risk Assessment Ends
In Iowa, an experiment is coming to an end. At the end of December, a program in place in several counties to determine in which cases it's safe to release defendants as they await trial will end. … [Read more...] about Iowa Test of Pretrial Risk Assessment Ends