Bail Fail: How the bail system destroys lives

Media spotlight: Vote NO on Prop 3 – “Bail Reform” is not a solution to public health crisis

https://www.texasjailproject.org/2024/08/a-community-bailout-leads-to-a-historic-victory/

Cash Bail Facts

• 1 in 4 people could be released from pretrial detention.
• We could reduce 25% of the population currently being held in jail before trial, through risk assessment and supervision. They can be free to continue maintaining their family life, work, and pursuit of education.
• $3.1 M in Lobbying 8 in 10
• From 2002 to 2011, the bail industry influenced people would have to pay over
• A full year’s wages to make the average bail amount. In 2006, the average bail amount of $55,500 was greater than the annual compensation for about 82% of U.S. wage earners.
• pre-trial policy through at least 3.1 million dollars of donations to state-level lawmakers.
• $14 B in Bonds
• With a typical fee of 10%, over $1.4 billion is paid annually to bondsmen by arrested people primarily from low-income communities. This is money they will never get back, even if they’re found innocent.
• 7 in 10 people had to pay money bail.In 2006, 70% of people accused of felonies were required to post financial bail in order to be released before trial.
• 1992 to 2006 the average bail amounts doubled. Between 1992 and 2006, the amount of people charged with felonies and released on their own recognizance (i.e., with no financial conditions) decreased from 41% to 28%.
• Likewise, average bail amounts have increased from $25,400 to $55,500, a 118% change increase for the same population.

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