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What the pretrial process could look like under SB 1381: a judge hearing within 48 hours (72 on weekends), risk-based assessments, and fewer people jailed simply for being poor.

#Oklahoma #OKPolicy #CriminalJustice #PretrialReform #OKLeg #CapitolUpdate
January 6, 2026 at 9:50 PM
pretrialjustice.bsky.social
Forcing innocent people to plead guilty isn't accountability. Burying families in fines and debt isn't justice. When the system breaks people, we ALL lose. Strong communities need real reform. Learn more via the link in our bio.
@cril-nyulaw.bsky.social 
#EndCashBail #PretrialReform #PublicSafety
January 1, 2026 at 7:02 PM
pretrialjustice.bsky.social
We told ya'll Taylor wasn't the only one with BIG news to share❤️‍🔥
✨Introducing Justice on Tap!✨A podcast series serving knowledge, advocacy & action on the pretrial system. When it comes to justice, we don’t wait… we keep it ON TAP ⚖️🍸
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October 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
citizenptnewsmd.bsky.social
Maryland is taking a bold step towards justice reform with House Bill 1125, aiming to reshape pretrial release programs and alleviate the financial burdens on those awaiting trial.

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#MD #MarylandPublicSafety #CitizenPortal #PretrialReform #JusticeSystem #CivicAccountability
Maryland forms Workgroup to address public safety and pretrial release reforms
Maryland establishes a Workgroup to advance public safety and pretrial release initiatives.
citizenportal.ai
February 13, 2025 at 12:21 AM
citizenptnewsny.bsky.social
Chief Judge Zayas reveals that faster criminal case resolutions hinge on improved discovery practices, potentially cutting pretrial detentions dramatically.

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#NY #CitizenPortal #PretrialReform #DiscoveryProduction #JudicialTransparency #NewYorkCriminalJustice
Chief Administrative Judge urges earlier discovery and stepped-up coordination to reduce pretrial jail stays
Judge Zayas told the City Council committee that discovery noncompliance, scheduling practices and interagency coordination are key drivers of pretrial delays; he highlighted scheduling orders, court-attorney conferences and e-filing as reforms and provided borough-level discovery timing figures.
citizenportal.ai
June 28, 2026 at 3:12 AM
wrencollective.bsky.social
April 1 @ 6pm: Community Over Cages and PAD Atlanta host Tale of the Jail-- centering the lived expertise of advocates fighting for human rights in Fulton County, GA.

The Wren Collective is a proud participant in the Community Over Cages Coalition.

#diversion #pretrialreform #FultonCounty
Image shared by The Wren Collective in a 3/10/26 bluesky post including information for an event on April 1 about human rights abuses in the Fulton Co., GA jail. The image behind the text shows ominous jail bars.
March 10, 2026 at 7:55 PM
elementaleucology.com
"[Bond court] looked kind of like a slave auction. You had Black folks being cycled through in shackles. You had [officials] speaking really quickly. We had people haggling about money... The hearings would last about a minute."

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#bailreform
#pretrialreform

thetriibe.com/2025/08/chic...
Chicago’s public defender explains why Illinois should fight Trump’s threats on cashless bail • The TRiiBE
As the president tries to punish jurisdictions with bail reform, Cook County Public Defender Sharone Mitchell explains why Illinois ended cash bail—and what he hopes to see next.
thetriibe.com
September 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
citizenptnewsga.bsky.social
Fulton County’s new bond-review calendar reveals fewer defendants are stuck in jail due to low bonds than expected, signaling a shift towards effective justice reform.

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#FultonCounty #GA #CitizenPortal #PretrialReform #CommunitySafety #CriminalJustice
Court and county staff update commissioners on bond‑review calendar and diversion hub plans
Superior Court Judge McBurney and county staff briefed commissioners on a new bond‑review calendar and an emerging diversion hub; they said the eligible jailed population for immediate bond review was smaller than expected after case scrubbing, and staff will provide detailed counts at a future meeting.
citizenportal.ai
September 6, 2026 at 3:44 PM
failsafeera.bsky.social
On August 14, several FailSafe-ERA Agents of Change attended the Northern Virginia Series on Strengthening Justice, hosted by the Legal Aid Justice Center.
#FailSafeERA #StrengtheningJustice #JusticeReform #LivedExperience #PretrialReform #Reentry
August 22, 2026 at 10:15 AM
citizenptnewsil.bsky.social
Public Defender Will Fox is pushing for an additional attorney to tackle surging caseloads amid pretrial reforms that are reshaping the legal landscape in Lee County.

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#LeeCounty #IL #LeeCountyPublicDefender #CitizenPortal #PretrialReform #CriminalJustice #WorkloadManagement
Public defender seeks a third attorney as caseload and pretrial rules raise workload
Chief Public Defender Will Fox and county judges described higher workloads after pretrial reforms; the public defender office seeks an additional attorney and is pursuing federal and state reimbursements to offset county costs.
citizenportal.ai
August 8, 2026 at 8:47 AM
citizenptnewswa.bsky.social
A Washington appellate court is set to decide if continuous drug-monitoring patches violate privacy rights, sparking a debate over personal freedom and state authority.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #PretrialReform #CriminalJustice #PrivacyRights #SnohomishCounty
Appellate panel hears challenge to pretrial drug-monitoring patches in Snohomish County cases
An appellate panel heard arguments in consolidated appeals by Simone Bailey Cobb and Andrew Toombs that continuous drug-monitoring patches imposed as pretrial conditions violate Article I, Section 7 privacy protections; the state countered that statute and court rule provide authority and that the patch is less intrusive than supervised urine testing.
citizenportal.ai
July 9, 2026 at 10:18 AM
citizenptnewstx.bsky.social
Dallas County is tackling a mounting jail backlog and exploring bold reforms to cut down lengthy pre-trial stays, including providing public defenders at magistration.

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#DallasCounty #TX #CriminalJusticeReform #CitizenPortal #PretrialReform #CivilLiberties
Dallas County court debates magistration reforms as jail backlog and long pretrial stays rise
Commissioners and court staff spent an extended portion of the May 19 meeting discussing a snapshot of jail case backlogs — including about 360 felony matters pending transfer to prosecutors — and options to reduce 9–120 day pretrial stays, including offering public‑defender representation at magistration and new magistration logistics using video to speed releases.
citizenportal.ai
May 25, 2026 at 5:05 AM
hziemer.bsky.social
Learn more advancingpretrial.org/pretrial-jus...
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Homepage | Advancing Pretrial Policy & Research (APPR)
Advancing Pretrial Policy & Research (APPR)
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August 12, 2025 at 8:04 PM
citizenptnewsma.bsky.social
Massachusetts is shaking up the justice system by allowing courts to mandate pretrial services instead of traditional bail for defendants!

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#MA #CitizenPortal #CriminalJustice #BailAlternatives #PretrialReform
Massachusetts court allowed to order pretrial services programs instead of bail
Bill enables courts to mandate pretrial services programs for defendants in lieu of bail
citizenportal.ai
June 22, 2025 at 2:52 AM
wrencollective.bsky.social
Great piece in the LAT on last week's important victory in the CA Sup Ct for pretrial reform. The Wren Collective esp appreciates the connection between pretrial reform and needed public defense reform in CA.
#publicdefense #justiceforallCA #pretrialreform
May 6, 2026 at 10:54 PM
citizenptnewsmt.bsky.social
Montana's courts are revolutionizing pretrial practices, emphasizing the importance of data-driven decisions to enhance public safety and maximize court appearances!

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#MT #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #JudicialTransparency #MontanaCourts #PretrialReform
Montana Courts refresher trains judges, attorneys and case managers on PSA use, data and pretrial best practices
The Office of Court Administrator hosted a statewide refresher on the Public Safety Assessment (PSA), reviewing Montana performance metrics, research on detention harms, the PSA's nine factors and the state's pretrial release guide. Trainers urged low-cost court‑date reminders and cautioned that violence flags and money bail are probabilistic tools
citizenportal.ai
November 6, 2025 at 7:47 AM
citizenptnewsva.bsky.social
A Virginia Senate committee just advanced a bill that could transform how defendants are assessed before trial, balancing data-driven decisions with concerns over personal interviews.

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#VA #JudicialAccountability #VirginiaPublicSafety #CitizenPortal #PretrialReform
Senate committee backs bill recognizing the Public Safety Assessment for pretrial review
A Senate Courts of Justice subcommittee reported SB 714 to align state law with the Public Safety Assessment (PSA) tool, clarifying that defendant interviews remain allowed but are not required; supporters said the change ensures every defendant is assessed at arraignment while critics warned it could reduce in‑person interviews in some jurisdictions.
citizenportal.ai
February 17, 2026 at 5:40 AM
citizenptnewsva.bsky.social
Senate Bill 412 aims to ensure defendants have legal counsel at their first court appearance, potentially reducing pretrial detention and addressing racial disparities in Virginia's criminal justice system.

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#VA #CitizenPortal #RacialEquity #PretrialReform #VirginiaPublicDefenders
Committee backs counsel‑at‑first‑appearance substitute for districts with public defenders
Senate Bill 412 would require counsel at first appearance in many public defender jurisdictions; sponsors said it reduces unnecessary pretrial detention and racial disparities, while local prosecutors cautioned about resource needs. Committee adopted a substitute and sent the measure to Finance.
citizenportal.ai
February 5, 2026 at 10:45 AM
citizenptnewsvt.bsky.social
A Vermont advocate is pushing for a groundbreaking bill to enhance communication with defendants, aiming to transform the court experience and reduce missed appearances.

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#VT #CitizenPortal #VermontCourtSystem #CommunityEngagement #PretrialReform #LegalSupport
Local Advocate proposes bill to improve pretrial services engagement
Advocate seeks proactive measures for court date reminders and support for defendants.
citizenportal.ai
April 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
citizenptnewsnh.bsky.social
Judge Ann Edwards reveals how a recent bail law change is reshaping pretrial practices and increasing reliance on treatment courts in Cheshire County.

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#CheshireCounty #NH #JudicialDiscretion #TreatmentCourt #CitizenPortal #PretrialReform #CheshireCountyCourts
Judge: September bail-law change 'took away discretion,' increasing pretrial detentions and pressure on treatment court
Superior Court Judge Ann Edwards told Cheshire County commissioners that a September 2025 change to the state bail law raised the standard for detention to probable cause, curbed judicial discretion and has increased stays at the House of Corrections; she urged use of pretrial services and expanded continuing care after treatment-court graduation.
citizenportal.ai
May 15, 2026 at 8:44 PM
pretrialjustice.bsky.social
Transportation isn't just logistics, it's justice. 🚇 When getting to court, appointments, or services becomes a barrier, we're setting people up to fail.
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@cril-nyulaw.bsky.social 
#publicsafety #endmassincarceration #pretrialreform
January 6, 2026 at 7:03 PM
citizenptnewstn.bsky.social
Tennessee is changing the game for bail bonds, with new premium and collateral rules set to take effect in July 2025!

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#TN #CitizenPortal #TennesseeLaw #CriminalJustice #PretrialReform #BailBondPolicy
Tennessee General Assembly passes Senate Bill 464 on pretrial release amendments
Tennessee law adjusts bail bond premiums and collateral requirements effective July 2025
citizenportal.ai
May 14, 2025 at 9:59 PM
citizenptnewsut.bsky.social
Utah's new bill aims to tackle repeat offenders by imposing stricter release conditions, raising crucial questions about justice and resource management.

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#UT #CitizenPortal #PretrialReform #ResourceAllocation #CriminalJustice
Committee adopts and advances bill limiting own‑recognizance release for defined high‑utilizers
HB593 would require judges to impose supervisory or financial release conditions for defendants who meet high‑utilizer thresholds (prior convictions plus multiple new charges within a window); the committee adopted a first substitute and amendment and favorably recommended the bill unanimously after mixed testimony from defenders, prosecutors and advocates.
citizenportal.ai
March 4, 2026 at 5:01 AM