Pretrial Justice
Misdemeanor Cases Steadily Declining Following Bail Reform in Harris County
Pretrial Justice
Misdemeanor Cases Steadily Declining Following Bail Reform in Harris County
Q&A

Countering Excessive Punishment with Chances for Redemption
Pretrial Justice
Countering Excessive Punishment with Chances for Redemption
First Person

Misleading Media Coverage Can Derail Data-Driven Criminal Justice Reforms
Policing
Misleading Media Coverage Can Derail Data-Driven Criminal Justice Reforms

Transparent Approach Gives New York City a Clearer Focus on Pretrial Services
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Transparent Approach Gives New York City a Clearer Focus on Pretrial Services

Arnold Ventures' New Head of Pretrial Hopes to 'Build Up and Build Out'
Pretrial Justice
Arnold Ventures’ New Head of Pretrial Hopes to ‘Build Up and Build Out’
Q&A

5 Things to Watch in Criminal Justice in 2022
Policing
5 Things to Watch in Criminal Justice in 2022
Look Ahead

As Anti-Reform Activists Politicize Waukesha Attack, It’s the Cash Bail System That Needs Undoing
Pretrial Justice
As Anti-Reform Activists Politicize Waukesha Attack, It’s the Cash Bail System That Needs Undoing
Q&A

How Jail Decarceration Benefits Communities
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How Jail Decarceration Benefits Communities
Q&A

Media Wants to Cover People. Alec Karakatsanis Thinks Systems Are More Interesting.
Policing
Media Wants to Cover People. Alec Karakatsanis Thinks Systems Are More Interesting.
Q&A

Fighting for the Underdogs: The Role of Public Defense Attorneys in America
Pretrial Justice
Fighting for the Underdogs: The Role of Public Defense Attorneys in America
Q&A

Ohio Pursues Powerful and Bipartisan Bail Reform
Pretrial Justice
Ohio Pursues Powerful and Bipartisan Bail Reform

Congress Needs to Have a Criminal Justice Data Infrastructure Week
Policing
Congress Needs to Have a Criminal Justice Data Infrastructure Week
Op-Ed

California Supreme Court Creates ‘Tidal Shift’ in Pretrial Justice System
Pretrial Justice
California Supreme Court Creates ‘Tidal Shift’ in Pretrial Justice System
Q&A

He Languished in Jail for Nearly a Year. Now He’s the Face of California’s Bail Reform.
Pretrial Justice
He Languished in Jail for Nearly a Year. Now He’s the Face of California’s Bail Reform.

How Zealous Is Giving More Power to Public Defenders
Pretrial Justice
How Zealous Is Giving More Power to Public Defenders

A Plan to Eliminate Unjust Pretrial Detention
Pretrial Justice
A Plan to Eliminate Unjust Pretrial Detention
Q&A

New Research Shows an Alarmingly High Rate of Arrests for Outstanding Bench Warrants
Pretrial Justice
New Research Shows an Alarmingly High Rate of Arrests for Outstanding Bench Warrants

Improving Timely Justice in America’s Courts
Pretrial Justice
Improving Timely Justice in America’s Courts

José Garza’s Unique Background Brings New Vision to Travis County DA’s Office
Pretrial Justice
José Garza’s Unique Background Brings New Vision to Travis County DA’s Office
Q&A

As Calls for Bail Reform Ring Nationwide, Could the Answer Lie with Public Defenders?
Pretrial Justice
As Calls for Bail Reform Ring Nationwide, Could the Answer Lie with Public Defenders?

4 Prosecutor-Driven Diversion Programs Giving Second Chances
Pretrial Justice
4 Prosecutor-Driven Diversion Programs Giving Second Chances

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