Punishing poverty : how bail and pretrial detention fuel inequalities in the criminal justice system / Christine S. Scott-Hayward and Henry F. Fradella.

Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2019]

viii, 300 pages ; 24 cm

"This book examines the current system of pretrial release in the United States and argues that its reliance on cash bail has led to extremely high rates of pretrial detention, particularly of the poor. The book reviews the history, purpose, and structure of bail systems in the United States, paying particular attention to jurisdictions that have moved from a cash-bail system to a system based on risk. The book synthesizes the current research on bail and discusses the social and economic consequences of pretrial detention. In addition, it explores the role of commercial bond, the development of community bail funds, and the use of pretrial risk assessment. The authors critique current bail reform efforts, pointing out the strengths and drawbacks of numerous suggestions that might improve pretrial justice processes while simultaneously reducing socioeconomic inequalities in bail and pretrial detention outcomes"--Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Online version: Scott-Hayward, Christine S. Punishing poverty. Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2019]

KF9632 .S36 2019

English

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