New Bail System Announced – Second Chance for Detainees
December 4, 2015
The bail system in New York City needs an overhaul. The problem, according to many involved in the criminal justice system, is that bail is set by judges who apparently don’t have the time to take a look at the specifics of each defendant’s case, including the defendant’s financial means. The result is that bail is simply out of reach for many who are arrested, even for non-violent offenses. Specifically, the bail system which had […] Read On