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Criminal

Aug. 26, 2016

Assessing bail project concerns

Some have wondered whether the factors considered in the Public Safety Assessment bail program in San Francisco produce unintended consequences and perpetuate bias. By Matt Alsdorf

Matthew W. Alsdorf

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By Matt Alsdorf

Cities and states across the country have begun to take a closer look at who is in their jails. These analyses have revealed some disturbing information, including the fact that low-risk, nonviolent defendants often remain behind bars awaiting trial, while many high-risk defendants with means quickly secure release. Moreover, disproportionate impacts on minorities and low-income individuals are an area of concern for criminal justi...

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