The New York Times published an article about bail system in the US. It is part of a series which also examines juveniles serving life sentences and accomplices in murders serving as much time as the murderer. The article examines the uniqueness of the US system and evaluates how the system works.
Be sure to view this graphic from the US Department of Justice showing that surety release results in fewer failure to appears and also fewer fugitives remain at large as compared to other forms of release.
USDOJ-full report
Friday, February 1, 2008
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