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Scaled-Back NY Bail Reforms Still Boost 'Culture' of Pre-Trial Release: Panel

from The Crime Report

Scaled-Back NY Bail Reforms Still Boost 'Culture' of Pre-Trial Release: Panel The Crime Report The tightening of New York’s landmark bail reform law will still reduce the pretrial jail population by 30 percent, even though it will likely incarcerate hundreds of people who might otherwise have been able to await an appearance before a judge at home, a panel was told. As a result of amendments to the bail reforms passed by New York State in April, the number of individuals now eligible for bail has increased, according to a report by the Center for Court Innovation. READ MORE

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