Beyond Bail
Beyond Bail
Algorithms Can Decide Pre-Trial Jail
Counties increasingly use controversial data tools when deciding to bail or jail people.
Feb 22nd, 2019 by Emily Hamer, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Beyond Bail
Nonprofit Funds Help Poor Pay Bail
Funds created in several cities and Wisconsin help poor defendants stay out of jail.
Jan 23rd, 2019 by Emily Hamer and Sheila Cohen, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Beyond Bail
Courts Jail the Poor, Rich Go Free
Judges question constitutionality of system jailing poor defendants for inability to pay bail.
Jan 21st, 2019 by Emily Hamer, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
