Release. More recently we have watched places like New Jersey, and have learned that there are a myriad of tactics to get to more release decisions and ensuring appearance at court and safety.
A needs assessment system whereby a community-accountable independent agency determines what a person’s needs are and provides a plan to meet those needs prior to releasing a person from pretrial detention.
We have opportunities at nearly every stage in the arrest and pretrial process to avoid the unjust and costly consequences of trapping people behind bars who have not been convicted of a crime, including alternatives to ensure appearance at trial, such as automated phone calls and text messages.
Robust community services for healthcare