Investigations
Bail Is A Longstanding Problem in Baltimore. Is Maryland Searching For A Solution?
Maryland's pre-trial population has increased since bail reform was enacted in 2017. But Illinois has a reform model that might work for the state.
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Investigations
Baltimore Residents Held In Jail At Higher Rates Than Before Bail Reform
A 2017 state bail reform effort led to a paradox: use of cash bail has plummeted, but most initial appearances end in a bail denial.
Features
Harris County had big plans to reform its criminal justice system. What went wrong?
Commentary
Hochul’s Regressive Bail Rollbacks Untethered From Evidence
The bail reform debate turns on data from data from New York State’s Office of Court Administration. But that data cannot answer the question of whether reform works.