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Cashless Bail

04
Mar
The Bail Project: When Charity Becomes a Dangerous Game

The Bail Project: When Charity Becomes a Dangerous Game

For years, charitable bail funds have operated in our criminal justice system unregulated and unchecked.  They lobby against cash and secured bail, claiming that it is ineffective and unfair, and then ironically pay cash to release defendants on their own.
2 min read
03
Mar
Bail Reform and Cashless Bail Exposed: Why Free Release Policies Fail in the Real World

Bail Reform and Cashless Bail Exposed: Why Free Release Policies Fail in the Real World

Bail reform advocates continue to push cashless bail as a proven success that reduces pretrial detention without harming public safety or court appearance rates, but this latest article...
1 min read
24
Feb
Free Bail isn’t Free:  Understanding the High-Cost Cashless Bail on the Bail in the Midwest Podcast

Free Bail isn’t Free:  Understanding the High-Cost Cashless Bail on the Bail in the Midwest Podcast

In the latest podcast episode "Bail in the Midwest (Episode 47) Special Edition - The High Cost of Cashless Bail," host Shane Rolf...
2 min read
23
Feb
A Critical Assessment of the Bail Project's Detention by Design Report by the Safe Streets Project

A Critical Assessment of the Bail Project's Detention by Design Report by the Safe Streets Project

The ongoing debate over bail reform has been dominated by well-funded and well-organized progressive activist groups promoting free release for all criminals. One of these groups...
2 min read
20
Feb
10% Deposit Bail to the Court: When Courts use Bail to Enrich Themselves

10% Deposit Bail to the Court: When Courts use Bail to Enrich Themselves

In the ongoing debate over bail reform and pretrial release, the "10% to the court" bail system has emerged as a controversial alternative to traditional secured surety bonds.
2 min read
19
Feb
The Promise of Cashless Bail Fairness and Safety Continues to Disappoint

The Promise of Cashless Bail Fairness and Safety Continues to Disappoint

The cashless bail system is a key pillar of the bail reform movement.  It was introduced to promote equity in pretrial release by eliminating financial barriers that proponents believe disproportionately affect low-income individuals and communities of color.
2 min read
18
Feb
Trying to Understand Bail Reform and Cashless Bail in the Age of Online Misinformation

Trying to Understand Bail Reform and Cashless Bail in the Age of Online Misinformation

In today's digital landscape, identifying the truth about topics like bail reform and cashless bail can be challenging due to widespread disinformation, misinformation, and propaganda.
2 min read
16
Feb
Bail is the Glue that Keeps Families Involved in the Criminal Justice System Together

Bail is the Glue that Keeps Families Involved in the Criminal Justice System Together

In the heated national debate over bail reform and cashless bail, one critical perspective is often overlooked: the real families left scrambling when a working parent is arrested for a minor offense.
3 min read
12
Feb
The Importance of Going to Court: What the Prison Policy Institute overlooks in their latest report on court appearances

The Importance of Going to Court: What the Prison Policy Institute overlooks in their latest report on court appearances

The sole purpose of any pretrial release mechanism is to ensure the appearance of the defendant in court.  And that “appearance” doesn’t mean you have to attend one court appearance or only the convenient court appearances, it means you must attend ALL court appearances
3 min read
12
Feb
Delaware’s Move Towards Preventative Detention and Making Pretrial Freedom More Difficult

Delaware’s Move Towards Preventative Detention and Making Pretrial Freedom More Difficult

In 2025, Delaware enacted a significant bail reform measure by amending its Constitution through Senate Bill 11, shifting away from
2 min read