A bill introduced by Ohio Republicans would restrict nonprofits from paying bail, punish offenders not showing up to court ...

States are making major progress in reforming our nation’s cash bail system. An estimated half-million Americans are in county jails right now, because they can’t afford to pay bail. Critics call the ...

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) —Bail reform, which took effect in New York in 2020, limits when judges can set cash bail. As a result, many people are released while they wait for court. Supporters argue that it ...

Change swept through Albany as lawmakers passed a suite of reforms aimed at reducing the harms inflicted by the criminal justice system. These changes, which include significant limitations on the use ...

The night before historic bail reforms were set to take effect on Jan. 1, Cook County court officials and workers were poised to implement the new system after years of seemingly nonstop meetings.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New Jersey was hailed as a leader in bail reform, but both front-runners in the governor's race say the system needs changes.