Beyond Bail

• Algorithms Can Decide Pre-Trial Jail

  Feb 22nd, 2019 by Emily Hamer

  Counties increasingly use controversial data tools when deciding to bail or jail people.

• Nonprofit Funds Help Poor Pay Bail

  Jan 23rd, 2019 by Emily Hamer and Sheila Cohen

  Funds created in several cities and Wisconsin help poor defendants stay out of jail.

• Courts Jail the Poor, Rich Go Free

  Jan 21st, 2019 by Emily Hamer

  Judges question constitutionality of system jailing poor defendants for inability to pay bail.